Astrocamp – Astrophotography & Deep-Sky Catalog
The Berlebach Uni 18 is my tripod of choice for the WarpAstron WD-20P – an overview of the selection criteria, the configuration with three-angle spread, ZWO plate and extension pier, and the reasons why a lightweight carbon tripod is not a sensible choice for harmonic drive mounts.
StellarMate OS keeps showing a notification that a new PHD2 version is available – but what’s actually behind it? I dug in, worked through terminal output and apt packages, and finally dissected the package itself. The result is surprising.
Recently, in addition to the ToupTek62AM, I also purchased a ToupTek24AC camera.
Last week, I finally hit the “buy” button. After extensive research, I chose the Harmonic Drive mount WD-20P from WarpAstron.
It was time for a permanent adaptation of an astrocomputer to my Vixen VC200L.
I chose the ToupTek StellaVita.
More contrast under suburban skies — my real-world experience with the Baader UHC-L Booster Filter (50.4 mm).
Three projects, challenging conditions, and an honest technical conclusion from my backyard in Koblenz.
I’m increasingly considering capturing RGB data with a one-shot color camera instead of continuing with mono and separate filters. While mono remains efficient, the RGB workflow is time-consuming, and early tests with two cameras have shown that it can significantly reduce routine overhead. As a result, my focus has shifted less toward pure image quality and more toward handling and workflow efficiency.
Perfect detailed planning of the deep-sky object and the framing using Stellarium HiPS full-sky surveys!
Before the current nebula season, I once again improved the optical system of my APO. I could have saved myself a lot of trouble if I had chosen this path from the very beginning.
My initial experience with the Baader Planetarium LRGB filters left me very satisfied with the purchase.