Here’s a detailed look at the gear is used in our observatory:
Telescope
- Celestron C8 Edge HD with a 0.7 focal reducer, which provides exceptional clarity and detail.
- HyperStar v4, offering a fast, wide-field imaging option.
Camera
- ZWO ASI294MC-Pro, a versatile and highly sensitive camera ideal for deep-sky imaging.
Mount
- Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro, providing stable and precise tracking for long exposure astrophotography.
Guiding
- 90mm F7 guiding scope paired with a Touptek IMX290 camera to ensure accurate tracking.
Focuser
- ZWO EAF (Electronic Automatic Focuser) coupled with a Feathertouch focuser, allowing for precise and automated focusing.
Filters
- Optolong L-Extreme, for dual narrowband imaging.
- Astronomik CLS CCD, reducing light pollution.
- IDAS NBZ 2″, for nebula imaging.
- UV/IR filters, enhancing image quality by blocking unwanted wavelengths.
Filter Wheel
- ZWO EFW, enabling seamless switching between different filters during imaging sessions.
Observatory
- Pulsardome 2.2m, housing our equipment and providing a stable environment for imaging.
Acquisition Software
- N.I.N.A (Nighttime Imaging ‘N’ Astronomy), for controlling our imaging sessions with precision and efficiency.
Processing Software
- PixInsight, renowned for its powerful image processing capabilities, helping us bring out the best in our captured data.