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by astroGreg
2020-02-24 16:39:51
Forum: Nybörjarfrågor
Topic: How to be an amateur astronomer in Sweden
Replies: 6
Views: 5216

Re: How to be an amateur astronomer in Sweden

I see, it seems like it is doable after all!
Guess I only have to start checking on astrophotography setups then :D
Thanks for the help again!
@Kribba is there a place were I can see photos you've taken from your place?

Also, any sites where people sell used gear?
by astroGreg
2020-02-24 12:36:51
Forum: Nybörjarfrågor
Topic: Testa på utan att köpa ett teleskop
Replies: 2
Views: 3371

Re: Testa på utan att köpa ett teleskop

Hi, I can't say much about meetings, I am new in Sweden, but with regards to observational astronomy there are some things to take into consideration when buying your first telescope. The first thing you need to determine, is the budget, more money = more power and quality. The second thing, is to k...
by astroGreg
2020-02-24 11:59:48
Forum: Nybörjarfrågor
Topic: How to be an amateur astronomer in Sweden
Replies: 6
Views: 5216

Re: How to be an amateur astronomer in Sweden

Thanks for both your answers. Narrowband astrophotography seems indeed a good sollution for lightpolution. Do you have any other practical advice? for example, when you collecting data, do you stay outside all night, or do you leave the gear do its job and go inside a cabin/house/car. Is a dew heate...
by astroGreg
2020-02-24 10:57:57
Forum: Nybörjarfrågor
Topic: How to be an amateur astronomer in Sweden
Replies: 6
Views: 5216

How to be an amateur astronomer in Sweden

Hello everyone! I am a relatively newcomer in Sweden (been here for about a year and a half), and I am originally from Greece. In Greece I used to do observational astronomy and eventually was thinking to start with astrophotography too. The problem is, there is too much light, and too much cold and...