In this astrophotography tutorial, I'll guide you on capturing stunning images of nebulas and galaxies without the need for an expensive tracker. Using just a DSLR camera, a 75-300mm lens, and a tripod, we'll focus on photographing the Orion constellation.

Equipment Used:

Camera: Canon EOS 2000D
Lens: 75-300mm, F4.0
ISO: 6400
Exposure Time: 4 seconds
Tripod

Choose any camera you have; I'm using the Canon EOS 2000D at ISO 6400 for detailed frames.
Use the widest aperture your lens allows (F4.0 for me) to maximize light intake.
Set a focal length of approximately 75mm, ensuring a 4-second exposure without star trails.
Employ a stable tripod to minimize movement during the short exposures.
Shooting Process:
Capture images of the Orion constellation with a 4-second exposure, F4 aperture, ISO 6400, and 75mm focal length. Recenter the Orion Nebula every 3-5 minutes due to Earth's rotation. Combine images using stacking software.

After a successful night, I've gathered about 1 hour of exposure time. In the individual 4-second frames, the Orion Nebula, Flame Nebula, and Horsehead Nebula are clearly visible, although details are limited due to the short exposure time. To edit the final image, I used Deep Sky Stacker to combine these single frames. The processed result showcases the beauty of the Orion constellation, proving that astrophotography is not only possible without a tracking system but can also be achieved with relatively affordable equipment.

This tutorial proves that astrophotography is achievable without tracking and with affordable equipment. For any questions, feel free to ask in the comments. If you found this video helpful, a like and subscription would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for watching, and see you next time!
Felix

This video is not sponsored, and I am not being paid for it.
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