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Astrophotography

Astrophotography has advanced dramatically in the last 5 years due to the advent of relatively cheap CCD cameras and image-processing software. A backyard astronomer can now take digital images that rival what the best telescopes produced a decade ago. Astrophotography uses digital SLR cameras (such as the Canon EOS 60DA) or dedicated CCD cameras, CMOS cameras, auto-guiders, and image-processing software.

A decent discussion of astrophotography could fill an entire website, but here are are some products that may spark your interest:

Astrophotography Telescopes

Telescopes designed for the sole purpose of astrophotography (and not visual viewing with an eyepiece) are called astrographs.

RCT Scopes

Ritchey-Chretien

Apo Scopes

Apochromatics

Schmidt Scopes

Astrographs