**Welcome to !astrophotography!**
**We are Lemmy's dedicated astrophotography community!**
If you want to see or post pictures of space taken by amateurs using amateur level equipment, this is the place for you!
# If you want to learn more about taking astro photos, [check out our wiki](https://wiki.astrophotography.io) or [our discord](https://discord.gg/astrophotography)!
**Please read the rules before you post!** It is your responsibility to be aware of current rules. Failure to be aware of current rules may result in your post being removed without warning at moderator discretion.
# Rules
* **I** | **Real space images only.**
- Astrophotography refers to images of astronomical objects or phenomena exclusively.
- ~~Images that show objects or people below the Kármán Line (100km) will be removed.~~
We won't be enforcing this rule for now, but as the community grows eventually we will split and have a separate space for just landscape astro.
- Images must be an accurate representation of a real astronomical object.
- [See this page for more details](https://wiki.astrophotography.io/index.php/Posting_Guidelines_and_Rules_Explanation)
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* **II** | **Original and Amateur Content Only**
- Image posts can only be images that you have captured *and* processed yourself, or discussion about capturing and/or processing your own images.
- Images acquired from public sources, professional observatories, or other professional services are not allowed.
- If you have done a drastic alteration or reprocessing of a prior submission, you may repost your edit - but only after a minimum of one week has passed.
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* **III** | **Post Types**
- Image posts are to link directly to the image, not to landing pages, personal galleries, blogs, or professional sites. Link to these in the comments. (AstroBin and Imgur, are allowed)
- Questions are welcome here for the time being.
- Links to blogs, articles or external websites should be interesting and promote discussion about amateur astrophotography.
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* **IV** | **Titles**
- All image posts should just include include the name of the object being photographed. Extra info such as equipment, it being your first image, or other information should go in a comment along with your acquisition info. **[Please see this page for more details](https://wiki.astrophotography.io/index.php/Post_titles)**.
If your post is removed, try reposting with a different title. Don't hesitate to message the mods if you still have questions!
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* **V** | **Acquisition and Processing Information**
- All submitted images must include acquisition and processing details as a top-level comment. All posts without this information may be given a warning, and if not updated will be removed.
- This includes the telescope, mount, camera, accessories, and any other pieces of equipment you used to capture the image.
- You must also include processing details, i.e. the programs you used and a general rundown of the workflow/processes you used within those programs. “Processed in Photoshop” is not enough.
Astrophotography