Hier soir, j'ai porté mon attention de l'aurore à l'univers et j'ai capturé cette image de la nébuleuse de l'Anneau. En utilisant un iPhone 16+ associé à mon télescope Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 AZ, j'ai pris 23 prises de 1 seconde chacune avec une sensibilité ISO de 32 000. Les prises brutes ont été traitées par AstroShader et Adobe Lightroom - bien que je sois encore en train d'expérimenter les paramètres et d'apprendre au fur et à mesure.
The Ring Nebula was the first deep-sky object I viewed through my first telescope. You’ve captured it beautifully.
Be careful—the first photo is free, but if you keep it up, you could end up like me with a 24″ Cassegrain telescope and $10,000 in camera gear. It’s an addiction.
Great shot! Congratulations on capturing the Ring Nebula.
The Ring Nebula is an excellent target for both visual observation with a telescope and for astrophotography. You can capture a lot of detail in a single exposure.
I’m trying to capture the Ring Nebula with my Android phone. Do you have any tips for setting up the phone in the holder? I’ve taken several photos of Andromeda, but they all have a large circular eyepiece visible around the edges.
My Samsung S22 had too much smoothing in the Expert RAW camera app, so I couldn’t capture the Andromeda galaxy even under the best lighting conditions. I recently downloaded the MotionCam Pro trial version, which looks much better, but I haven’t had a chance to test it with my telescope yet.
Set up your phone in the adapter before attaching it to the telescope—it’s much easier. I also struggle with centering and haven’t found a perfect solution. I use small items like the lens cap to adjust the distance between the camera and eyepiece, which helps.
Try downloading the AstroShader app and experiment with its settings while taking pictures. Remember, you’re just learning how the app works, so your photos don’t need to be perfect or even good at first. Focus on discovering what works for you through practice and trying new things.
To center the camera with the mount, I place my phone in the adapter and rotate it to view the camera’s aperture. Then, using the knobs, I align the aperture within the diamond-shaped clamp. I’ve become quite skilled at this step, though I struggle with other aspects.
Congratulations on your images—number three is especially impressive!
The Ring Nebula is amazing! I recently joined this sub to learn more about telescopes, as I plan to get one for my five-year-old for Christmas and teach him how to use it.
Good luck with your new hobby! Stargazing is truly rewarding. I started about a year ago and learned a lot from beginner astronomy videos and Ed Ting’s content. I monitored Facebook Marketplace closely and eventually found a nearly new 8-inch Dobsonian telescope for $400.
I’m also looking to get a telescope for my 5-year-old this Christmas since she loves the moon and stars. Have you found any good options yet?
For viewing the Ring Nebula, I’d recommend a 6″ or 8″ Dobsonian telescope. These are excellent for hobbyists, with the 8″ model offering a particularly good balance of weight, price, and viewing quality. Following the advice in this sub’s guidelines and pinned post, I purchased a used 8″ Dobsonian for $400 CAD, which included various eyepieces and a Telrad viewfinder.
I just saw your comment after replying to another seeking suggestions. I appreciate the input and will look into it. Thank you.
A five-year-old is too young to manage a telescope, so it’s something you would handle. I’d suggest continuing to learn together until she’s older. For her first telescope, choose something simple—a small-aperture refractor would be a good option once she’s a bit older.
I’m definitely not going to just set it and forget it. My wife got into astronomy because of me, so this is mainly for us, and something our daughter can grow into. I have no experience and I’m not sure where to start. This sub started appearing because I’ve been searching for beginner telescopes, which seem to get technical quickly. Do you have any suggestions?
A tabletop Dobsonian or a pair of binoculars would be an excellent way to begin your amateur astronomy journey.
Thank you for sharing this.
Be careful with what telescope you buy. Most decent scopes start around $200–$300. Avoid hobby-killer telescopes—check the subreddit’s sticky for a proper guide. Beware of scopes advertising 500x zoom, as they often can’t deliver that magnification and just crop the image.
I followed the guide in the sticky post and am continuing to use it.
Great choice! I highly recommend checking out astrobuysell.com. You might not find a deal before Christmas, but buying second-hand can get you a telescope at a much lower price, and you might even score some free extras.
Thank you for sharing this information.
Check online marketplaces like Craigslist, OfferUp, or Facebook Marketplace. I found someone selling a complete Celestron NexStar 6SE package—including the scope, mount, accessories, and a hard case—for just $50. You might also try garage sales or thrift stores, as people sometimes dispose of telescopes there. CloudyNights is another reliable source to explore.
Consider purchasing a Seestar S30 or S50 for observing the Ring Nebula.
That’s amazing! How did it look through your eyepiece, and what were the Bortle sky conditions?
The Ring Nebula appears as a faint gray doughnut to the naked eye. I checked an online Bortle map, and it looks like I’m in a Bortle 7-8 area.
I’m in a slightly brighter area, so I hope to get a look at it tonight. Thanks for sharing.
The Ring Nebula is truly spectacular.
How do you connect your phone to the telescope? Do you simply hold it up to the eyepiece?
You can purchase adapters for that.
Where are you located—in a well-lit city or a more rural area?
I’m convinced—I need to get a telescope.
Even with a small telescope, the Ring Nebula is a spectacular sight.
Be careful—this is how the obsession begins! Great job, and welcome to the hobby.