Hi everyone,
I’m looking for someone who has good experience with N.I.N.A. (Nighttime Imaging ‘N’ Astronomy) and would be willing to help me learn it from scratch.
I’ve recently completed my astrophotography setup and would like to properly understand the entire N.I.N.A. workflow instead of just following random YouTube tutorials. My goal is to become confident in running a complete imaging session on my own.
My current setup:
Telescope: SVBONY SV503 80mm f/7 ED Doublet Refractor
Mount: Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight
Main Camera: SVBONY SV305 Astronomy Camera
Guide Scope: 60mm Double Helical Guide Scope
Guide Camera: ToupTek GPM462M
Autofocuser: ToupTek AAF
I’d love to learn topics such as:
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Initial equipment setup and creating equipment profiles
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Connecting all devices correctly
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Polar alignment
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Plate solving
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Autofocus
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Guiding and calibration
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Framing targets
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Simple & Advanced Sequencer
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Meridian flip
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Imaging workflow from start to finish
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Best practices, tips, and common mistakes to avoid
If anyone is willing to mentor me or spare some time for a Discord, Google Meet, or Zoom session, I’d be incredibly grateful. Even a few sessions to help me get started would mean a lot.
Thanks in advance, and clear skies! 