Welcome to Bella Astro! I know you have a lot of different options to seeing the universe so it is a privilege and honor to have you visit my site. Please, kick back, grab some coffee and enjoy my exploration of the universe through a small camera, a telescope and many mishaps in photo processing! Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you again!
Photographs
Nebulaes
Galaxies, Planets, Satellites
Equipment
About The Photographer
My name is Alida Bell and I am a number cruncher by day, and a very amateur astrophotographer by night! I started my hobby in August of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and have grown to love it since. Almost all my photos are taken from my backyard based in Tennessee. The night sky from my small backyard is currently classified as a Bortle 5-6.
Wide Shot Equipment
Main Scope: William Optics Redcat
Main Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ-5
Guide Scope: Svbony SV165 30mm Mini
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM
Other: ZWO ASIAIR Pro V2.0
Filters:
Optlong L-Pro (Galaxies)
Optlong L-Enhance (Nebulas)
Optlong L-Enhance (Nebulas during Full Moon)
Close-Up Equipment
Main Scope(s):
William Optics GT -71 or
Explorer Scientific 102mm Triplet
Main Camera: ZWO ASI183MC-Pro
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G
Guide Scope: Svbony SV165 30mm Mini
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI178MC
Other: ZWO ASIAIR Pro V2.0
Filters Slider: Starizona Filter Slider M-48 Thread
Post Processing: Astro Pixel Processor and GIMP
Favorite Places to AstroShop
Agena Astro - Hands down the best in my opinon. I can always get what I need here. The latest gear usually in stock with Fast Delivery.
Optcorp - Huge Selection of Products. Financing Available. Good Customer Service.
B&H Video - Not strong on Astrophotography equipment but great for peripherals! Quick 2-Day Delivery Available.
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