Introduction to astrophotography

Celestial photography is a kind of photography that shoots constellations, the moon, the sun, etc. Astrophotography is a special photography technology, which can record all kinds of celestial bodies and phenomena, such as the moon, planets and even distant deep space celestial bodies. Celestial photography doesn't have to be done at night. Some special astronomical phenomena, such as solar eclipse, need to be photographed during the day. The required equipment varies according to the subject, from simple SLR (single lens reflex camera) equipped with standard lens to complex CCD camera connected to telescope. In addition to the observatory, there are a large number of astronomy enthusiasts all over the world who actively participate in this activity and even regard it as an interest.