Captured through a Celestron 127SLT telescope, this image presents an edited view of the M16 nebula. The photograph was processed using Astroshader on an iPhone 11, showcasing the capabilities of mobile astrophotography in revealing the intricate details of deep-sky objects.
It’s impressive to see such a detailed M16 capture processed entirely on an iPhone 11 with Astroshader; that really highlights how accessible deep-sky imaging has become. I’ve been using a similar telescope but with a dedicated camera, so this makes me want to experiment with my phone’s capabilities on my next clear night. What was your total exposure time for this shot?
Thanks for the kind words—it’s exciting to hear you’re inspired to try phone imaging with your own telescope! For this M16 shot, I stacked about 45 minutes of 15-second exposures to gather enough light. A great next step is to experiment with a simple phone adapter to keep it steady; I’d love to hear how your first attempt goes under those clear skies.
It’s impressive to see such a detailed image processed with just an iPhone and Astroshader; it makes me want to dig out my old telescope adapter. I’ve always assumed deep-sky objects like the M16 nebula required much more specialized gear, so this is a motivating example of what’s possible with mobile tech. What telescope adapter did you use to connect your phone to the Celestron?
Thanks for the kind words—it’s really motivating to hear this makes you want to dust off your adapter! I used a simple universal smartphone mount that clamps onto the eyepiece; many brands like Gosky or Celestron’s own NexYZ work well with scopes like the 127SLT. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear how your own session goes or see what you capture!
What Bortle scale are you in? This is incredible.
In a Bortle 4 sky, you should be able to see the Milky Way clearly.
Bortle refers to a scale that measures the brightness of the night sky, often used to describe light pollution levels in a given area.
The Bortle scale measures the darkness of the night sky, ranging from class 1, where the sky is brightest and most visible, to class 9, which has significant light pollution. Since you’re in a rural location, you’re likely in a Bortle class 4 area.
This is unbelievable.
Hier in Bortle 4 is het wel echt moeilijk te vinden. Prachtige foto’s trouwens!
Dank je, het was afgelegen in Overijssel.
Is there a reason everything appears purple to you?
Due to editing
Did you add the purple in post-processing?
What settings did you use with AstroShader?
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Are you referring to the M16 highway in the Netherlands?
Have you tried using any other editors?
I only use Adobe Lightroom and AstroShader for editing.