What is Astrobin?
Astrobin is a widely-used platform for astrophotographers to showcase their work, share processing techniques, and connect with others in the community. It acts as a gallery and resource hub where users can post their astrophotography images, including those created using data from Telescope Live.
Since many Telescope Live users have Astrobin accounts and frequently share their processed images there, it’s essential to credit Telescope Live properly as the data source.
Telescope Live is proud to sponsor Astrobin, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the astrophotography community.
How to Credit Telescope Live on Astrobin
To credit Telescope Live when uploading an image on Astrobin, follow these steps:
Start Uploading Your Image:
Begin by uploading your processed image to Astrobin.Step 2 – Specify the Data Source:
When prompted to input data source details during the upload process:Data Source: Select “Amateur hosting facility.”
Remote Data Source: Select “Telescope Live.”
This ensures Telescope Live is properly credited as the origin of the data you used for processing your image.
Why Proper Crediting is Important
Proper crediting ensures transparency and acknowledges the use of professional datasets. It helps foster a culture of fairness in the astrophotography community while providing recognition for Telescope Live’s contribution to the creation of your images.
Link Your Astrobin Account with Telescope Live
You can link your Astrobin account directly to Telescope Live. Doing so allows for seamless sharing of your images and helps showcase the incredible results made possible with Telescope Live data. To link your Astrobin account:
Go to your Telescope Live account settings.
Find the option to link your Astrobin account.
Follow the prompts to connect the accounts.
Connect with the Community
Astrobin provides a platform to showcase your astrophotography and engage with a passionate community. By properly crediting Telescope Live and linking your accounts, you contribute to a transparent and collaborative environment while gaining visibility for your work.
If you have any questions about proper crediting or linking your accounts, feel free to contact us at support@telescope.live.