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Can we talk about explaining astro photos to people who just don't get it?
My neighbor saw my photo of the Andromeda Galaxy and asked if I just copied it from the internet. I tried to talk about my telescope setup and the long exposure time, but she seemed bored. How do you handle friends or family who don't see the point of astrophotography? I want to share my excitement without coming off as too nerdy.
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xena_butler6mo ago
Ever tried showing them your setup first?
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terry_lewis316mo ago
Yeah my buddy Mark tried that with his new streaming gear last month. He spent twenty minutes explaining all his lights and microphones before hitting record, and honestly people just tuned out. Turns out they cared more about his funny fishing stories than what webcam he used. Sometimes the tools just get in the way of the actual point, you know? He does way better now just starting the story and answering gear questions later if someone asks.
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