My initial experience with the Baader Planetarium LRGB filters left me very satisfied with the purchase.
Category: Equipment
After the alignment of the mono setup, the first light was eagerly anticipated. The path was rockier than expected, and the devil was indeed in the details.
A tilt unit corrects sensor tilt and ensures uniform sharpness. The CTU from Gerd Neumann provides precise adjustment while also optimizing the back focus.
During the transition from OSC to MONO astrophotography, I had to choose a filter system. I decided on the Baader UFC.
I chose the SkyEye62AM astrophotography camera from ToupTek Astro for my transition to mono astrophotography. My decision was primarily influenced by the Sony CMOS IMX455 sensor featured in this camera.
Here I describe the lengthy decision-making process for switching to a mono camera, including the requirements, considerations, and the specific equipment I ultimately chose.
Some time ago, I designed an adapter for the Pegasus Astro Focus Cube V2 on a Baader Diamond Steeltrack. It has now been in use for a year and can be downloaded here.
More mobility in astrophotography with PU foam in the mount box.
For capturing astrophotos, it doesn’t always have to be a cooled astro camera. There are reasons to use a standard DSLR or DSLM camera. However, in the case of astrophotography, an astro modification is recommended.
My real world requirements-driven purchase and test of the Pegasus Astro Indigo OAG Off Axis Guider.