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William Optics SpaceCat 51
11
OCT
2026

The Wizard Nebula

I had to try some narrowband imaging with some newly acquired 1.25″ HSO filter set, despite not having a monochrome camera. The wizard nebula in Cepheus was the perfect test for the new setup. Image details: HOO colour palette with 2 hours of Ha (40 x 180 seconds) plus 5.5...
29
SEP
2026

The crescent under a full moon

Being aflicted with a case of GAS for astro equipment, I splashed out on a new dedicated DSO cooled astro camera, the Touptek ATR 585c. With clear skies, I didn’t let the full ,moon put me off testing out the new setup. Using the trusty Optolong L-eNhance dual narrowband...
11
NOV
2023

Supernova remnants: Autoguiding & the SpaceCat

First light with the new SpaceCat / RedCat 51 telescope was a tough choice. The wide 250mm field of view is perfect for capturing complete views of so many deep-sky objects. But with the Milky Way setting earlier now, the Veil nebula in Cygnus was the perfect choice. After a few...
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