Category: Astrophotography

Astrophotography Equipment

3D Adapter between Takahashi FS-60CB and TSOAG9

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 3. April 2023
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My new mobile setup: Takahashi FS-60CB - 1.04 Flattener - TSOAG9 - Pegasus Astro Photo Cube

My 3D printed model to use a TSOAG9 with a Takahashi FS-60CB. It works like a charm and makes a perfect mobile setup.

Tags 3D-Print

Astrophotography Equipment

Takahashi FS-60CB First Light with TS-OAG9

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 30. March 2023
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Takahashi FS-60CB First Light with TS-OAG9, PA Focus Cube, Takahashi 1.04 Flattener and Self-Printed Adapter.

Star Test with this setup: Takahashi FS-60CB, 1.04 Flattener, APS-C, TS-OAG9, Pegasus Astro Focus Cube and a self-printed Adapter.

Tags 3D-Print

Astrophotography Equipment

My mobile Power-Supply for Astrophotography

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 25. March 2023
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My first mobile astrophoto camp with my battery power supply.

Here is what i have chosen as my mobile power supply for Astrophotography.

Tags Battery Box, Power Supply

Astrophotography Planet

Astrophoto: Venus – 03/11/2023

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 13. March 2023
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My first planetary image in 2023. Still small with only 12 bow seconds in diameter.

hmmm … I am not a specialist in planetary photography. But still, here is my 1st Venus.

Tags Venus

Astrophotography

Astrophoto: Star Collection – 03/23

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 6. March 2023
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Alnitak, Betelgeuse, Regulus, Alkaid, Capella, Kochab, Aldebaran, Pollux, Castor.

I wanted to do some mirror tests and I always wanted to create a small star collection.

Tags Aldebaran, Alkaid, Alnitak, Betelgeuse, Capella, Castor, Kochab, Pollux, Regulus

Astrophotography Planet

Astrophoto: Venus-Jupiter-Conjunction – 03/23

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 6. March 2023
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My Photo of the Venus-Jupiter-Conjunction 2023, massively overexosed but I like it.

My single shot, overexposed, picture of the Venus-Jupiter-Conjunction.

Tags Conjunction, Jupiter, Venus

Astrophotography Globular Cluster

Astrophoto: Intergalactic Wanderer – Caldwell 25 – 02/23

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 5. March 2023
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NGC 2419 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Lynx and is sometimes referred to as the "Intergalactic Wanderer" because it is situated far outside the Milky Way.

My very first astrophoto with my mobile Astrophoto-Camp.

Tags C25, Caldwell 25, NGC 2419

Astrophotography Emission Nebula

Astrophoto: Orion Nebula – Messier 42 – 02/23

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 12. February 2023
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The Orion Nebula (M42, Messier 42) is a stunning display of glowing gas clouds and young, sparkling stars that resemble a mesmerizing celestial fireworks show.

The Great Orion Nebula, Messier 42. I took a few 300 seconds exposures after finishing my comet session.

Tags De Marian's Nebula, M42, M43, Messier 42, Messier 43, Orion Nebula

Astrophotography Comet

Astrophoto: Comet ZTF – C/2022 E3 – 02/23

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 11. February 2023
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My 2nd shot on comet C/2022 E3 ZTF. This time a bit further away from earth.

My 2nd and last try on comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF).

Tags C/2022 E3, ZTF

Astrophotography Equipment

UV/IR cut filter – yes or no – a guiding example

Post author By Thomas Hanrath
Post date 9. February 2023
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Upper left: Guiding WITHOUT UV/IR cut filter. Upper right: Guiding WITH UV/IR cut filter. Lower center: Guiding WITH UV/IR cut filter and very good balance and seeing.

Is it necessary to use an UV/IR cut filter? If yes, is this something you can really see in your results?