Gerd Neumann Camera Tilting Unit

A tilt unit corrects sensor tilt and ensures uniform sharpness. The CTU from Gerd Neumann provides precise adjustment while also optimizing the back focus.

ToupTek SkyEye62AM – Hardware

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.

MONO Astrophotography – here I come

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.

Pegasus Focus Cube on Baader Diamond Steeltrack

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.

PU Foam for Increased Mobility

More mobility in astrophotography with PU foam in the mount box.

DSLR/DSLM Astro-Modification

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.

Pegasus Astro Indigo OAG

My real world requirements-driven purchase and test of the Pegasus Astro Indigo OAG Off Axis Guider.

Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO Hypertuning

After some months of thinking, my new high end APO and some bad guiding results forced me to find my luck in hypertuning my Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO mount.

3D Adapter between Takahashi FS-60CB and TSOAG9

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

Takahashi FS-60CB First Light with TS-OAG9

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

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