Moon / Sun / Comets / Meteors / Aurora β How to shoot different celestial events with NOMAD?
NOMAD is designed as a star tracker, meaning it follows the motion of the night sky to keep stars sharp during long exposures. Depending on the subject, the way you use NOMAD may vary:
π Moon & βοΈ Comets
These are ideal targets for tracking. By using NOMAD, you can achieve longer exposures and capture more detail while keeping both the object and stars sharp.
βοΈ Sun
NOMAD can also be used to track the Sun, but a proper solar filter is required at all times to protect both your eyes and your camera.
Since polar alignment needs to be done during daytime, the Phone Mount Kit is recommended. It allows you to attach your phone to the back of NOMAD and follow guidance from apps like PhotoPills or Stellarium to complete the alignment process.
This setup enables daytime polar alignment without the need to visually locate Polaris.
If you only need the phone mount for polar alignment, you can purchase it separately here:
https://www.moveshootmove.com/products/phone-bracket-for-polar-alignment?variant=44353920041177
π Aurora (Northern/Southern Lights)
Tracking can help keep the stars sharp in the background. However, since aurora is dynamic and constantly changing, many users prefer shorter exposures, with or without tracking, depending on the effect they want.
π Meteor Showers
Meteor showers are usually best captured with a fixed wide-angle setup, as meteors are brief and unpredictable. While NOMAD can keep the stars sharp and maintain framing, it does not significantly increase the chances of capturing meteors.