Astrophotography as a concept isn't hard, just like photography isn't hard; compose, expose, focus, fire. But just like, say, wedding photography the actual ex

Astrophotography as a concept isn't hard, just like photography isn't hard; compose, expose, focus, fire. But just like, say, wedding photography the actual execution to create good results requires a lot of experience and expensive kit. You can catch some passable images of the night sky with a basic SLR and lens just like at Aunt Maud's wedding, but beginning star-watchers see those magnificent photos of galaxies in magazines and to avoid huge disappointment it's kinder to set expectations at the outset.