📷 How to Take Photos of the Moon Using Your Telescope – Beginner’s Guide by Astrophire

🌕 Ever Dreamed of Capturing the Moon from Your Rooftop?

If you’ve ever looked at the full moon and thought, "Kaash main bhi aisi photo le sakta!" — then Astrophire is here to make that dream real.

With the right telescope and mobile mount, you can click stunning moon photos right from your terrace — no fancy DSLR needed.

Let’s walk you through how to do moon photography using your telescope — perfect for beginners in India.

🔭 Step 1: Choose the Right Telescope

You need a telescope with moderate to high magnification, sturdy tripod, and eyepiece support.

Astrophire recommends:

✅ Astrophire 76700 Reflector (budget-friendly & stable)

✅ Astrophire 60700 Refractor (sharp and beginner-friendly)

✅ Astrophire 130650 (for advanced clarity)

Look for telescopes that support mobile phone mounts — all Astrophire models come with that option.

📱 Step 2: Use a Mobile Adapter Mount

This is the game-changer.

Mount your smartphone on the telescope’s eyepiece using the Astrophire mobile adapter (included in beginner kits).

• Align the phone camera with the eyepiece
• Use the 20mm eyepiece for wider shots
• Switch to 12.5mm or 6mm for close-up crater details

Pro Tip: Use manual focus in your phone camera app and lock exposure for better results.

🌒 Step 3: Focus and Shoot!

Adjust your telescope’s focus knob until the Moon looks clear and sharp on your screen.

Best timings to shoot:

• Just after sunset when the sky is darkening
• On half moon or waxing gibbous nights (more shadow = more detail)
• Avoid full moon nights for crater photography (too much brightness)

Use a timer or voice command to click without shaking the phone.

🎯 What You Can Capture

With Astrophire telescopes, you can shoot:

• Crater textures
• Lunar seas (Mare regions)
• Moon phase transitions
• Earthshine on crescent moons

Advanced users can even experiment with video capture and stacking apps like DeepSkyStacker.

🔧 What Comes with Astrophire for Astrophotography:

Every Astrophire telescope kit comes with:

✔️ Mobile mount

✔️ Multiple eyepieces (6mm, 12.5mm, 20mm)

✔️ Moon filter

✔️ Sturdy tripod

✔️ Travel bag & cleaning kit

Optional Add-on: Astrophire Astrophotography Starter Bundle (Coming Soon)

🌠 Final Thoughts – You Don’t Need NASA to Shoot the Moon

Start your astrophotography journey right from your home in India. With an Astrophire telescope, a mobile mount, and basic knowledge — your smartphone becomes a window to the universe.

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