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Delve into the world of astrophotography with the innovative CDK telescope by PlaneWave. Developed by Dave Rowe, this telescope's optical design is a game-changer in the field. 🔭 Unlike traditional telescopes, the CDK is engineered to eliminate common issues like coma, off-axis astigmatism, and field curvature. This means you can capture stunning images with pinpoint star clarity across the entire imaging plane.✨ The CDK's design comprises three essential components: an ellipsoidal primary mirror, a spherical secondary mirror, and a lens group. Together, they work seamlessly to ensure exceptional image quality, making it the ideal choice for capturing the wonders of the cosmos. Discover the simplicity and elegance of the CDK telescope and embark on a journey to explore the universe with unprecedented precision and clarity. 👉 PlaneWave.com #CDKTelescope #Astrophotography #PlaneWaveInstruments

#hobby update. Again. It never stops. Haha. 🤣 The Lion Nebula (SH2-132) & Abell 79 (PK102-02.1) in RGBHOO So that’s RGB, Hydrogen Alpha (Red) and OIII (blue/green/cyan stuff). Dates: 18-22 September 2024 Scope: RedCat 61 WIFD Mount: AM3 Guide: ASI120 mini RGB: Optolong L-Quad 2", 12x300 seconds (stars layer) HA/OIII: Altair 2" 4nm Dual Band, 285x300 seconds (nebula layer in HOO) Camera: ASI2600MC Pro GAIN 100, -10c Total used (more time needed, since a lot of lights were shizzle): 24h 45′ <insert a long story with post processing pain, mosquitos 🦟, full moon 🌕 shizzle that doesn’t help, and other stuff> Without doubt one of my more prestigious projects; the edit was (for me) ultra complex since 6 colors (basically) needed editing and combining into 3. Somehow. But I nailed it. I think. 🤔 Details: The Lion Nebula (Sh2-132, or Sharpless 132) is a deep-sky nebula in the constellation Cepheus. It is a rich hydrogen region with star clusters, emission nebulae, and dark dust regions that can only be revealed through astrophotography. While the Lion Nebula is quite large (40 arc mins in size), it is too dim to observe visually through the eyepiece of a telescope. 🔭 (so; you’re working blind? Yes and no kinda. Tech talk.) “But; Henk-Jan, do you ever sleep?”, as a matter of fact yes. My setup is pretty much almost 90% automatic. No worries. 😉 #astrophotography #space #astronomy

If you are looking to buy a new astrophotography camera, you may be wondering whether it is worth it to invest in one with a full-frame camera sensor. While it may seem like an obvious choice for those who can afford it, the decision to upgrade to a larger sensor comes with a variety of new challenges. Things to consider: • Price of filters and performance • Price of a filter wheel • Telescopes with a full-frame image circle • Image tilt, flexure (focuser stability) • Vignetting • Increased File Size Upgrading to a full-frame astrophotography camera is the ultimate test of your telescope or lens’s optical performance, so be ready to deal with the results. Get all the details here ▶ https://lnkd.in/gn66Q97a

Hello #astronomers! Today, we are thrilled to announce the latest update of PLAY #astrophotography software, featuring the new PLANETARIUM sky chart! When we control our #telescopes, we love connecting our mount to planetarium software with starts, planets, and deep-sky objects. This provides an interactive experience to explore the universe and an easier way to control our telescopes. With the new PLAY 1.9 release, we’ve integrated the PLANETARIUM tab that creates sky chart based on your time and location settings, allowing you to identify stars, planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects, and point your telescope at them easily. Here are some features of the new PLANETARIUM: 🔭 Real-time telescope position tracking. 📷 Field of view (FoV) plotting based on your telescope and camera. 🌟 Easy object selection. 🔄 Rotate the field of view with ARCO rotator. ✨ Suggested Targets feature with the best objects to capture. PLAY now allows you to control your telescope in the easiest way ever, perfect for both personal and complete astronomical observatories like our Observatory Stations!

I’ve been combining photography and data science to photograph the night sky for several years now - I think this is a new personal best! The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest emission nebula in the night sky, and combining 6 hours of individual exposures, I photographed not only its extremely bright core, but also the beautiful glow of its stellar winds and intense radiation pressure! The core of the nebula is a stellar nursery where new stars are born into the universe amidst swirling clouds of chaotic dust and gas. These energetic stars exceed 30,000 degrees Celsius, and ionise Hydrogen & Oxygen gas to emit a brilliant glow in optical and infrared wavelengths - if you look closely, you can even see some of these baby stars right at the beginning of their life - stars that will shine for millions of years after we’re all gone. Scientific observations of the Orion Nebula have provided invaluable insights into the processes of star formation, and using specialised filters, astrophotography lets us capture the beauty of the process right here from home. It’s a huge challenge but it comes with phenomenal rewards and undoubtedly changes the way we view our world. Composition data: Telescope: William Optics 73 Apochromatic Refractor Exposures: 180 x 2 minute exposures Filters: Hydrogen & Oxygen spectrum filters Dark Current subtraction Photometric Colour Calibration Kappa-Sigma satellite rejection algorithms #Astronomy #data #science #analysis #photography #space #jwst #hubble

#astronomy #astrophotography #telescope #telescopes #opencluster #openclusters #astrophoto #deepsky #deepskyobjects #deepskyimaging M16 Nebula, Shot 30-06-2023 on William Optics Zenithstar 73mm, Field Flattener 73a, ZWO ASI585 color, Optolong l-extreme, guiding zwo asi120. Shot 7h Ha+OIII, 1h SII+OIII

Have you ever engaged in any of the following incorrect practices during an eclipse observation? 1.Direct eye contact. This can cause serious damage to your retina and is highly dangerous! 2.Using xray film, beer bottle bottoms, etc. There is no problem in principle, but it cannot effectively filter ultraviolet and infrared rays, and cannot fully guarantee safety. 3.Wear sunglasses. Even if they have higher light transmittance, sunglasses do not provide sufficient protection from eye damage during an eclipse. Engaging in these unsafe viewing methods are risky and can cause permanent vision damage. Please refrain from imitating them. Tips about the eclipse photographing: 1.Taking close-ups must have a telephoto and a reducer, such as Beaverlab's intelligent astronomical telescope Finder TW1. Our telescope can present clear and delicate celestial objects, is a suitable choice. 2.The shooting delay or trajectory should be prepared in advance with a spare battery tripod, etc., and the landscape and sky should be synthesized separately. 3.Using 2 sheets of cardboard and make your own simple pinhole projector is one of the easiest ways to safely watch a solar eclipse. Practice more before shooting, and pay attention to the use of TW1 strong light filter to protect your eyes, then you can enjoy the sun more safely! We hope you enjoy this natural wonder and feel free to share your photos of the solar eclipse!

This photograph of the Moon is considered the most perfect in history, revealing astonishing details of its surface that may never have been seen before. It is also the clearest and most accurate image of the Moon ever created. The photographer spent 4 days of continuous observation and shooting to achieve this. Here are some interesting facts about this photograph: The file size is 708 GB. More than 81,000 shots were taken. Combining 4 different phases of the Moon and accounting for the shadow area reveals the unique topography of its surface. The telescope used was a Skywatcher Flextube 250p Dobsonian, modified on an equatorial mount NEQ 6pro. Cameras used: Canon EOS 1200D for the overall image and ZWO ASI 178mc for details. No artificial intelligence was used in the creation of the image. The resolution of the photograph is 159.7 megapixels. This image shows how the Moon would appear if it were a flat disc with mountains on its surface. 🌕📸 #MoonPhotography #Astronomy #SpaceExploration #HighResolution #Skywatcher

Omar, an enthusiastic #astrophotographer, ventures into the mountains with dreams of capturing the universe through his #telescope. Omar's excitement quickly turns into a nightmare when….. but fear not, for help is on the way. Many astrophotographers face a fundamental issue: the challenge of cable management. Discover how the EAGLE system and GHOST mode can transform your #astrophotography, by reducing the number of cables of your telescope. Don't let cable problems stop your astrophotography adventures. Watch now and discover how you can capture the poltergeists of your cabling with EAGLE and GHOST mode. EAGLE is the most advanced computer specifically designed by PrimaLuceLab for telescopes and astrophotography: https://lnkd.in/duXbqqb3

#astronomy #astrophotography #telescope #telescopes #opencluster #openclusters #astrophoto #deepsky #deepskyobjects #deepskyimaging M16 Nebula, Shot 30-06-2023 on William Optics Zenithstar 73mm, Field Flattener 73a, ZWO ASI585 color, Optolong l-extreme, guiding zwo asi120. Shot 7h Ha+OIII, 1h SII+OIII