{"id":294,"date":"2022-05-27T16:09:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T13:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/?p=294"},"modified":"2022-09-15T15:37:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T12:37:02","slug":"how-to-take-photos-through-a-telescope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/how-to-take-photos-through-a-telescope\/","title":{"rendered":"How to take photos through a telescope?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this composition, I&#8217;ll explain &#8220;how to take photos <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/when-you-look-through-a-microscope\/\">through<\/a> a telescope\u201d. Yes, you can take pictures through a telescope. In fact, through a telescope, you can take pictures of objects that are too dim to be seen with the eye alone. The camera can also record images at certain wavelengths of light that are invisible to the eye.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><ul><li><\/li><li><ul><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><ul><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><ul><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_see_planets_with_a_telescope_tips\">How to see planets with a telescope: tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this article I will tell you: do you need a special type of telescope for astrophotography, what <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/reflector-telescope-vs-refractor\/\">type of telescope<\/a> you can <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/how-to-use-microscopes\/\">use<\/a>, what equipment you need, how to set up your camera, and tips, and tricks for getting better photos. I&#8217;ll also reply to the most common questions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-take-pictures-through-a-telescope.jpg\" alt=\"pictures-through-a-telescope\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-take-pictures-through-a-telescope.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-take-pictures-through-a-telescope-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-take-pictures-through-a-telescope-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Do_you_need_a_special_type_of_telescope_for_astrophotography\">Do you need a special type of telescope for astrophotography?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Almost any telescope can be <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/what-is-the-microscope-used-for\/\">used<\/a> for astrophotography, so long as it has a motor drive and can track the motion of the stars. Many astrophotographers use Newtonian reflectors and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Schmidt%E2%80%93Cassegrain_telescope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes<\/a> for their imaging.<\/p>\n<p>However, you will want to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/how-to-calibrate-a-telescope\/\">telescope that is collimated<\/a>. This is because DSLR cameras are not in the same place as a CCD camera and you will have to manually move the lens to center the target. This means that you need to make sure the lens is (and always will be) properly aligned. For example, if you take a photograph of the moon, you will want to make sure that your stars are not oblong and are circular.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Most telescopes today have a focal length of at least 1000mm. The longer the focal length the more magnification the telescope will have. If a telescope has a focal length of 1000mm and is used at 1000x magnification the resulting <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/what-is-field-in-microscope\/\">field<\/a> of view will be very small. This may cause you to have to take many pictures to get the one you want. The more pictures you take the greater the chance you will have of getting a blurry picture due to the movement of the camera or the telescope.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The answer to the question &#8220;can you take a picture through a telescope&#8221; &#8211; Yes, you can.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/283373443_590972055472059_6396268721934189990_n.jpg\" alt=\"Photo-via-telescope\" width=\"1000\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/283373443_590972055472059_6396268721934189990_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/283373443_590972055472059_6396268721934189990_n-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/283373443_590972055472059_6396268721934189990_n-768x412.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_Type_of_Telescope_Can_You_Use\">What Type of Telescope Can You Use?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not all telescopes can be used for taking photographs. In fact, many telescopes are not used for this purpose at all. A telescope has to be able to resolve detail in order to take photographs. This means that the telescope has to be able to show detail well enough to be able to produce a photograph that is not blurred or distorted. In addition, a telescope has to produce an image that is large enough to make it possible to take a photograph. A telescope that is too small will not be able to take photographs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000099;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#0033cc;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">What do you need to take pictures through telescope?<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\nThe image produced by a telescope is formed by the lens. For small telescopes, the lens may not be very large, and it can be difficult to get an image large enough to <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/what-can-microscopes-see\/\">see<\/a> or photograph well. For larger telescopes, the lens will be larger. As a result, the telescope will be able to produce larger images. This means that it will be easier to take pictures.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Taking-pictures-through-a-telescope.jpg\" alt=\"photo-via-planets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Taking-pictures-through-a-telescope.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Taking-pictures-through-a-telescope-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Taking-pictures-through-a-telescope-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Is_a_telescope_useful_for_photography\">Is a telescope useful for photography?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A telescope can be useful for photography. When it is used for this purpose, it is called a camera telescope. A telescope that can take pictures is usually the best choice for photography. A camera telescope is able to produce very clear images, and it can be used to take a great number of photographs.<\/p>\n<p>A telescope with a camera can be used to take pictures of objects that are both far and near. This is possible because images are formed by the lens, making it possible to view objects near and far, side by side, through the telescope. The lens can be moved to get a better look at particular celestial objects.<\/p>\n<p>The telescope can be used for photography. Some telescopes are designed specifically for this purpose. You can attach a camera to these telescopes. The type of camera you can use to take pictures depends on the type of telescope you are using.<\/p>\n<p>You can use a camera that is not designed to take pictures of planets, stars, or other astronomical objects. To do this, you should attach the camera to the telescope and use it to take pictures. Some people do that. However, this is not a good idea. It&#8217;s hard to get the camera to take good pictures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/planetary-photos.jpg\" alt=\"photos-of-planets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/planetary-photos.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/planetary-photos-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/planetary-photos-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Necessary_Equipment\">Necessary Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To take pictures with any telescope you will need a couple of things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first, of course, is a camera that is capable of taking pictures through the eyepiece. You will also need a T-ring (T-2 or T-thread) to connect the camera to the telescope. The T-ring is a small metal ring that fits over the end of the camera and the eyepiece holder on the telescope so the two can be connected. The camera must have a T-thread. Not all cameras do.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, you will need a set of eyepiece projection adapter rings. They will fit over the eyepieces on your telescope, allowing you to attach the camera to the telescope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best telescope mount for astrophotography is the one that fits your needs. If you want to take long exposure wide angle pictures, you need a mount that can do that. If you want to take pictures of deep sky objects with a fast shutter speed, you need a mount that fits your needs. If you are going to take pictures through the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eyepiece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eyepiece<\/a>, you may not need a mount at all. (If your camera has a tripod socket, you can use any mount on the market.) To choose the best mount for astrophotography, you must first decide what you want to photograph and when.<\/p>\n<p>Eyepiece projection photography is a technique used to take pictures through a telescope. In eyepiece projection photography, you take a picture through the eyepiece of a telescope, and not through the eyepiece of a camera.<\/p>\n<p>You can take eyepiece projection photos using a regular camera, but it requires additional equipment. The camera must be connected to the telescope using a special adapter so that the camera lens can be placed on top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/how-to-clean-telescope-eyepiece\/\">telescope eyepiece.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A downside of eyepiece projection photography is that you will be looking at the object you are trying to photograph through a small telescope. The small telescope inside the camera will show a smaller version of the object you are trying to photograph. The camera will be able to focus on the image it sees through the small telescope, but the image will be smaller than what the camera is used to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/photo-of-space.jpg\" alt=\"space-photos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/photo-of-space.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/photo-of-space-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/photo-of-space-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Camera_settings_for_taking_pictures_through_a_telescope\">Camera settings for taking pictures through a telescope<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you get started, make sure that the telescope is turned off and all of the cables are removed from the telescope. To adjust the camera on the telescope:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Locate the camera on the telescope.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the hand knob in front of the camera.<\/li>\n<li>Use the hand knob to adjust the camera angle up, down, left, and right.<\/li>\n<li>When the camera is manually adjusted, the hand knob will turn.<\/li>\n<li>The camera will automatically adjust to a 45-degree angle when the telescope is set at a 45-degree angle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you need to adjust the focus of the camera, there are two ways to do this. If you have a CCD camera, use the focus adjustment on the camera itself. If you have a DSLR camera, you can use either the focus adjustment on the camera or use the focus on the telescope.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a CCD camera, you will focus it just as you would a telescope. If you have a DSLR camera, you will focus it with either the lens or the focuser on the telescope.d from the camera. Most cameras are not designed to be removed.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have the right equipment, you need to set up your tripod so that the camera can be balanced. The camera should be level, not pointed up or down. You may also have to adjust the height of the tripod so that the camera is pointing through the center of the telescope.<\/p>\n<p>Once everything is in place, you can begin to take pictures. If you are using a CCD camera, you will want to use a program like Maxim to control the camera. If you are using a DSLR camera, you will want to use a program like PHD to control the camera.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/space-photo.jpg\" alt=\"photo-of-outer-space\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/space-photo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/space-photo-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/space-photo-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tips_and_tricks_to_get_better_photos\">Tips and tricks to get better photos<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a tripod or mount the telescope on a solid surface to minimize vibrations and movements.<\/li>\n<li>Use the highest possible magnification to get the best image quality.<\/li>\n<li>Use a long exposure time to capture as much light as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Use a high ISO setting to increase the sensitivity of the camera sensor.<\/li>\n<li>Take multiple images and stack them to reduce noise.<\/li>\n<li>Experiment with different camera settings to find the best results.<\/li>\n<li>Use the highest quality eyepiece and camera lens available. This will help to produce sharper images.<\/li>\n<li>Smartphones are great for astrophotography, especially iPhones. They are small and lightweight, and the camera quality is really good. All that you need to do is to hold your phone steady and use an app like<\/li>\n<li>SkySafari to follow a star. It&#8217;s surprisingly easy, and you can even mount your phone to a telescope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_you_take_pictures_with_a_telescope\">How do you take pictures with a telescope?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, how to take pictures with a telescope? The easiest way is to take a photo of the sky at night. To do this, you need to turn your telescope towards the sky, point it towards the brightest thing you can find, and take a picture. If you have trouble finding something bright, consider taking a picture of the moon.<\/p>\n<p>The next step is to take the camera off the telescope and attach it to your computer. You can do this by plugging your camera&#8217;s USB cord into a free port on your computer, or by attaching a card reader to your computer. If you have a Mac, you may have to use a card reader.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-303\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Planets-of-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Planet-Photos\" width=\"822\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Planets-of-Photography.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Planets-of-Photography-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Planets-of-Photography-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Planets-of-Photography-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"How_do_you_edit_pictures_taken_through_a_telescope\">How do you edit pictures taken through a telescope?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>But how do you take a picture with a telescope? After all, the telescope is pointed at the object, and your camera is sitting in your lap. You can&#8217;t just press the shutter button on the camera as if you were taking a picture of something in front of you.<\/p>\n<p>You need a camera adapter, which connects your camera to the telescope&#8217;s eyepiece. There are several types of adapters, and the type you will need depends on the type of camera you have. If you have a digital camera that connects to a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USB port<\/a>, you will probably need a USB camera adapter. If you have a DSLR camera that has an internal flash and a built-in USB port, you will probably need a USB2TTL adapter. If you have a 35mm film camera, however, you will need an adapter that connects to your camera&#8217;s hot shoe.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have the adapter, you will need a T-ring to attach the adapter to the telescope. The T-ring attaches to the telescope&#8217;s focuser, and it allows the camera adapter to connect to the telescope.<\/p>\n<p>Some camera adapters come with their own T-rings. If you have a USB camera adapter, for example, you will get a USB T-ring with it. In other cases, you will need to purchase the T-ring separately.<\/p>\n<p>To find the right size, you will need to know the diameter of your camera&#8217;s lens mount. If you have a DSLR camera, this is the diameter of the hole in the camera&#8217;s lens mount plate. If you have a 35mm film camera, the diameter is the diameter of the threads on the lens mount.<\/p>\n<p>Most T-rings are available in sizes 32mm, 37mm, and 46mm, so you should have no trouble finding a T-ring that fits your camera adapter.<\/p>\n<p>When you are mounting the camera adapter on the telescope, make sure the camera lens is facing away from the telescope. Otherwise, the camera lens will get in the way of the light coming from the telescope.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-take-a-photo-of-space.jpg\" alt=\"How-to-take-a-picture-of-space\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-take-a-photo-of-space.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-take-a-photo-of-space-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-take-a-photo-of-space-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"How_do_you_photograph_the_sun_with_a_telescope\">How do you photograph the sun with a telescope?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are two basic ways, and both have their advantages.<\/p>\n<p>The first is to use a telescope that has a built-in solar filter. Many, but not all, have a solar filter that you can screw into the eyepiece. Others let you slide the eyepiece out and replace it with a filter.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of this method is that the filter is automatically centered on the sun. The disadvantage is that you need to use the telescope, and the camera must be attached to the telescope. This makes it impossible to get a wide-angle view of the sun, which can be useful.<\/p>\n<p>The second method is to hold a solar filter in front of the camera lens. This gives you a wider field of view, but you need to manually aim the camera at the sun, and there is a risk of getting the sun out of the frame.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of this method is that you can get a wide-angle view. The disadvantage is that you have to manually aim the camera at the sun, which can be difficult and time-consuming. A camera with a live view mode can be very helpful, or you can use a smartphone app that does it for you.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"How_do_you_use_a_telescope_to_photograph_Jupiter\">How do you use a telescope to photograph Jupiter?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The best way to take sharp photos of Jupiter is to use a telescope with an equatorial mount and an off-axis guide. The mount allows you to track Jupiter by moving the telescope in the right ascension (RA), and the off-axis guider allows you to capture images of Jupiter without a star trailing. An off-axis guider is a small telescope with a CCD camera attached to the side that allows you to capture images of Jupiter with the stars in the background.<\/p>\n<p>When you capture an image of <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/how-to-see-jupiter-with-a-telescope\/\">Jupiter with a telescope<\/a>, you will see a small dot in the middle of the planet. The dot is Jupiter, and the rest of the light surrounding it is the light of the stars that are out of focus. If you want to take photos of Jupiter without the stars, you have to take the picture without focusing on Jupiter, or you have to take a picture of Jupiter with the stars in the background. An off-axis guider solves both of these problems.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-make-a-photo-of-space.jpg\" alt=\"Tips-on-how-to-take-pictures-through-a-telescope\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-make-a-photo-of-space.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-make-a-photo-of-space-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-make-a-photo-of-space-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"How_do_you_use_a_telescope_to_photograph_Saturn\">How do you use a telescope to photograph Saturn?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The biggest challenge of photographing Saturn is its distance from the Earth. Since light takes time to travel, we <a href=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/how-to-see-planets-with-a-telescope\/\">see the planet<\/a> as it was a long time ago.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you photograph through a telescope? Most telescopes are set up to see only one thing. It might be a star or earth. It&#8217;s very hard for them to see anything else. In order to photograph Saturn, you need to look at it through the lens at the exact same time that you are taking a picture.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to accomplish this is to take a camera attached to your telescope. If the camera is attached to the telescope, it will be forced to look through the lens at exactly the same time. Most modern telescopes have cameras built into them. But if your telescope doesn&#8217;t have a camera, you can still do this. You&#8217;ll need to use a camera that has a shutter speed of at least two seconds. Then use a very high ISO to capture the image at the exact moment that the shutter opens. A shutter speed of two seconds is a very long time. It&#8217;s actually longer than most people can keep their eyes open.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I often hear questions about how to take pictures through a telescope. Then I epitomize the most popular bones.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_you_take_pictures_with_a_telescope_without_a_camera_mount\">How do you take pictures with a telescope without a camera mount?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s actually a little tricky. The best way I found is to lay the telescope on its side and rest your hand on the scope to hold it still. Push the button to take the picture. The telescope is so high up that the camera shakes a little anyway, so you can\u2019t tell the difference.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_difficult_is_it_to_take_photos_through_a_telescope_with_a_smartphone\">How difficult is it to take photos through a telescope with a smartphone?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, how to take pictures through a telescope with a phone? In order to take photos through a telescope with a smartphone, it is necessary to manually set the focus, choose the appropriate aperture and shutter speed, and do some image processing in post-processing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-through-a-telescope.jpg\" alt=\"Photo-via-telescope\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-through-a-telescope.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-through-a-telescope-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alloptica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-through-a-telescope-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Why_cant_I_take_a_photo_through_my_telescope_with_my_phone_There_seems_to_always_be_a_shadow\">Why can\u2019t I take a photo through my telescope with my phone? There seems to always be a shadow.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The camera lens of your smartphone is much smaller than that of a DSLR or CCD camera and is therefore not able to capture as much of the light. Also, the light that makes it through the lens is mostly \u201ccolored\u201d (i.e. filtered) and distorted by the lens.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"an_telescopes_take_pictures\">\u0421an telescopes take pictures?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, can telescopes take pictures? Yes, they can, but not in the same way as ordinary cameras. It is not the camera that does the work, but the spectrograph. The latter works on the principle of a prism. The light from the star is dispersed into its component colors, and what we see is a spectrum, a pattern of colored light. It is this spectrum that enables us to study the elements that a star contains.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_take_filmland_through_a_telescope_with_an_iPhone\">How to take filmland through a telescope with an iPhone?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, how to take pictures through a telescope with an iPhone? Once you have the set up of your telescope:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take the iPhone and place it into the eyepiece of the telescope.<\/li>\n<li>Turn on the iPhone and start the camera app.<\/li>\n<li>The camera app will give you the option of taking a picture or recording a video. Go with the picture option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span id=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, it is possible to take pictures through a telescope. You just need to take care that the shutter speed is fast enough and that there are no vibrations or movements of the object observed. Although you can use a regular camera, it is best to use a camera with a mirror reflex. 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