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It is not enough to understand astronomy -- I can't think of any other photography subject so depended on good weather. Guess why astronomers wish each others "Clear skies". To avoid unnecessary trips only to find the sky cloudy, it is useful to learn how to read various weather reports & maps. And if you are lucky, you may even find a suitable weather webcam nearby.

Naturally you need some knowledge of AND LOVE for Astronomy & the Stars & Sky. But that is not all. From map-reading (weather, terrestrial, sky) to good judgement on weather forecast to more technical (PC, mechanical & electrical) skills, a hobby-astronomer has to wear many different hats. SLR-Photography & image post-processing are just the start ==> unless you just want to sit & watch. Astrophotography puts much higher demands on PC & post-processing skills. AND TIME !! nowadays, PC-s…

GOOD PREPARATIONS are in my opinion some of the best ingredients to any successful venture, astrophotography & otherwise. If I have to tell you WHY you want to look at the stars, you've comet to the wrong place to find an answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. SCOUTING WHERE to shoot is one important step : /stargazer95050/657919 DECIDING WHAT objects to photograph : /stargazer95050/704191 PLANNING WHEN to shoot is another : /stargazer95050/659063 DECIDING WHAT equipment suits the task best : PRACTICE HOW to shoot is just as important : /stargazer95050/657921