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Dear Explorer,
If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and thought, “I wonder if I could capture that,” this is for you. Let’s make your next night smoother and your results more consistent.
Ready to make your next night smoother?
Get the Updated Imaging Checklist
1‑minute favor: Reply with one missing step or tweak you’d add. I’ll credit the top 3 in the next email and DM you one personalized tip for your rig.
What’s inside the checklist
- Pre‑session prep (weather, targets, framing)
- Setup flow (polar alignment, focus, calibration sanity checks)
- Capture sequence (filters, exposure choices, dithering cadence)
- Tear‑down + notes (so your next session is smoother)
New video: Taming star halos
Reduce halos without losing star color (capture + processing).
Watch: Fix Star Halos (5‑min)
- Why halos happen with certain filters/optics
- Capture choices that help (spacing, exposure)
- Non‑destructive processing for color and detail
- When to consider specialized tools
Your turn: What’s the one snag tripping you up right now? Reply with one sentence + your setup (scope/camera). I’ll reply with one concrete fix to try tonight.
Clear skies and steady guiding,
Karl Perera Astroimagery.com
P.S. Using the checklist? Hit reply with a photo of your setup (even a balcony rig). I’ll feature a few in the next issue to inspire the rest of us.
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