Welcome to Planet Rocket.
I am originally from Omaha Nebraska and lived in the surrounding cities most of my adult life.
I recently moved to Illinois but I travel to Nebraska frequently
When I started my web page in 2010, I was using "point and shoot cameras" for " Space" photos
I got the planet in view with a telescope , hold the camera over the eyepiece and snap the photo.
then I edited the photo on my computer in order to get the best colors and resolution.
Update 2012: I now use a Canon 1000D cameras for photos and a tripod. most of the shots of the "stars" are with a tripod and camera settings of ISO 400-1600 F 3.0-5.6 , 8-20 sec exposure, lens on manual.
Update 2015: I now have a Canon T3i and I must say, it takes outstanding astrophotography shots.
Update 2020:
I now use a Canon 6d Full Frame Camera.
Canon 50mm F1.8 Lens
Rokinon 14mm F2.8 lens
Sigma 100-400 " C" lens
Kingjoy VT 2500, Extra Heavy Duty Video Tripod.
Orion Skyview Pro EQ telescope mount ( No Tracking )
Celestron Omni 150 XLT telescope.
ZWO ASI1200MC-S astro camera.
DIY Solar Filters
please feel free to browse around and have a look at the pictures/videos and links.
Thank You and enjoy your visit to Planet Rocket.
please contact me for more information. William Moore: [email protected]
This site was created, designed, and is maintained by William Moore.
there are some Astronomy photos ( headers) that I am using on this site, that I have downloaded from Google search.
the majority of the photos on this site are property of William Moore
these photos can not be copied , downloaded nor reproduced without written permission from William Moore.
if you see a photo that you have questions about, Please contact me..
Thank You.
[email protected]