Wind made me rethink my whole astro setup

I always thought my flimsy tripod was fine for catching planets from my deck. After a gust shook my scope and ruined a Jupiter shot, I see why a heavy base helps. In my experience, a stable mount can turn a fuzzy blob into a clear photo, but your mileage may vary.

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3 Comments

verawhite1mo ago

Stability matters more than fancy optics sometimes, especially for planets.

rileyb611mo ago

True, my shaky hands prove that point every time I try to take a photo. I'll pick a stable, clear shot over a fancy, blurry mess any day. Guess I value planetary stability in my pictures, too.

hill.stella1mo ago

My hands are so shaky I'd probably blur a photo of a parked car. @rileyb61 is right, you really can't beat a steady shot for the good stuff.