Star Trail Astrophotography Canon 40D and Canon 60Da

Eppur si muove (And yet it moves).

Galileo Galilei

Star trails - Astrophotography. The north celestial pole is at the center of all the star trails. Polaris is the bright star near the pole. New York state Catskill mountains.

6 images - 10 min each, Fixed Tripod , ISO 1600 F3.5, Canon 40D, Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. All of these short exposures together in StarStax. 

Star Trails Canon 40D. 6 images 10 min each, Stack in StarStax. Photohop: Levels, Curve, Shadow Filter Color, Un-sharp mask, Despeckle

Color Star Trails, Canon 40D, Total Time about 1 hour, Stack in StarStax

Canon 60Da, Canon Lens EF 16 35mm f2.8L II U, Fixed Tripod, Dew Heater, 39 images - Exposure time 2 min , ISO 400, Aperture F4.0. Post-processing: StarStax and Photoshop.

Star Trail Astrophotography Canon 60Da - Catskills

Celestron Stereo Binocular Viewer # 93691

I recently received the Celestron Stereo Binocular Viewer #93691, and these photos show it mounted on my Celestron 4SE telescope.

Using a binoviewer noticeably changes the visual observing experience. Viewing with both eyes feels more natural and relaxed, and the image appears more immersive — almost like a subtle 3-D or IMAX-style view, especially when observing the Moon and bright planets.

One of the biggest advantages is how comfortable it makes observing. Eye strain is reduced, it is easier to stay focused, and sharing the telescope becomes more enjoyable. This is especially helpful for kids and beginners, who often find it easier to look through a binoviewer than a traditional single eyepiece.

Overall, the Celestron Stereo Binocular Viewer 93691 is a fun and practical upgrade for visual observing. It adds comfort, improves the viewing experience, and makes outreach sessions more engaging.

Celestron 4SE and Binoviewer

Celestron Stereo Binocular Viewer  93691 and 4SE

 

Celestron 4SE and Celestron Stereo Binocular Viewer  93691

Conclusion:
After spending time with this setup, the binoviewer has become one of my favorite visual accessories. It may not replace traditional eyepieces for every situation, but for relaxed observing and sharing the sky with family and friends, it adds a sense of depth and enjoyment that makes the telescope feel new again.

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• Connecting Canon EOS to Celestron NexStar 4SE — T-Adapter & Barlow Assembly — Step-by-step setup for DSLR planetary imaging with T-adapter and barlow.
• Bahtinov Focus Mask — Astrophotography on Celestron 4SE — Using a Bahtinov mask to dial in precise focus for deep sky imaging.
• Zhumell 20×80mm SuperGiant Astronomy Binoculars — Wide-field observing with large binoculars — great for the Milky Way.
• Explore Scientific 82° Series 8.8mm Eyepiece — Review & images with a high-contrast wide-field eyepiece.