ABSTRACT
The glamorous part of astrophotography is the bit we see and touch. An enormous amount of energy and attention is spent (and not a little money) on cameras, telescopes, mounts and their location. It is always enjoyable to compare equipment, problem-solve system issues and capture images. Just like a photographic negative, these fuzzy frames are only half the story. Indeed, astro-photography has a great deal in common with traditional monochrome photography; it is easy to become diverted by camera and lens choice and ignore the magic that goes on in the darkroom. It is, in effect, a world apart but a crucial part of the end result.
