[fada54]

Hey guys! I recently bought a telescope and want to try taking pictures of the Moon and planets. I tried just holding my phone to the eyepiece, but it turned out blurry and hard to focus. I saw that there are some holders for smartphones, but I don’t know which one to choose. I need something comfortable so that the phone is held firmly and doesn’t shake. Maybe someone has already tried such adapters? What are the pros and cons? And in general, how realistic is it to get good pictures with a regular phone? I’d be glad to get any advice!

[tom765]

Hi! Yes, just holding the phone to the eyepiece is not a good idea. It’s better to use a special adapter. For example, there is this option, the telescope phone mount. It is suitable for telescopes with Ultima Duo eyepieces. It has a rigid mount without moving parts, so the phone will not dangle, and the picture will be sharp. I tried shooting the Moon and Jupiter – it turns out well if you adjust the exposure. To shoot stars and nebulae, you need a good phone with a long exposure. The main thing is not to forget about the stability of the telescope. It is better to use timer or remote control so as not to shake the camera. In general, this option works!

[gekene68]

I also thought about trying it, but it always seemed pointless without an expensive camera. Judging by the reviews, with a good mount you can get decent pictures. The Moon should especially come out cool!

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