• Hyderabad Astronomy Club is a good place to begin for visual astronomy and astrophotography .
  • Specialised filters help cut light pollution and capture the colours of the objects captured. However, Satish Ponnale reiterates not to expect NASA-like splendid images as beginners. Photographers focus on capturing the structure of the galaxies than the colours.
  • Altitude and lack of light play a crucial role. In India, Ladakh is a favourite among astro photographers. Certain spots in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the Great Rann of Kutch are other favourites.