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Special RASA 11 Light Analysis
What you might like to know about RASA 11 and special optical train considerations. F/2 is fast, and we optimize systems specifically for these scopes.

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Engineering the Electronic Tilter
As one of the first to develop an electronic precision astrophotography camera tilt device, we take a look at the engineering project.

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Collimation, Backfocus & Tilt Guide
Our quick guide to explaining what collimation is, how to quickly setup backfocus, and start adjusting tilt with your astronomy gear.

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NGC 1499 California Nebula

A visual odyssey through the wonders of space

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NGC 1499 California Nebula

Tried to capture NGC 1499 as it went over the hill during this past full moon. Decided to do starless image, but leave the bright star Menkib which is energizing this whole region.

Location

Location: Pendleton, Oregon
Observatory: ASG Dual Dome Observatory
Bortle: 4

Equipment

Telescope: Celestron RASA 11 (620mm focal @ f/2.2)
Filters: Astronomik MaxFR 50x50mm Square SHO & Deep Sky RGB
Main Camera: ZWO ASI 6200mm-pro Monochrome
Tilt & BackFocus Adjuster: ASG Electronically Assisted Tilt (EAT)
Mount: iOptron CEM 120EC
Guide Scope: William Optics 50mm Uniguide
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 290mm-mini
Processing Software: Captured with NINA, Stacked with Astro Pixel Processor, Processed in PixInsight

Acquisition

Date: February 9th, 2023

HA: 26 x 300 seconds
Sii: 24 x 300 seconds
Oiii: 41 x 300 seconds

Total Integration time ~7.6 hrs

Calibration Bias: 20
Calibration Dark: 20
Calibration Flats: 20 for each filter