Category: Testing

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Amazing Tracking But Bad Night for Imaging

You name it, I experienced it this evening. And I learned a very important lesson along the…

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Surprise Clear Skies – Surprise Star Tracker Performance

The forecast called for cloudy skies. The forecast was wrong. I began to have my doubts around…

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Clear Nights and a Few New Astrophoto Toys

Everyone likes getting gifts. I’m no exception. So I was delighted that my dad sent my son…

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More Star Tracker Testing – I’ve Seen Enough

On the distant horizon, the orange and rose clouds fought valiantly to hold onto their firey glory…

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Testing Gamma with My Samyang 135mm Lens

So Star Tracker Gamma works fine with the 50mm lens but that isn’t my goal. I’m on…

Cassiopeia - Star Tracker Gamma Works
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Star Tracker Gamma Works – First Test Results!

I found myself working against the clock a couple of days ago. The skies were clear and…

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The Forgiving 50mm – Beta’s Surprising Results

I have to admit. After testing Star Tracker Beta with the Samyang 135mm f/2 I was feeling…

Pinwheel Galaxy
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First Tracking Session with the Samyang 135mm f/2

A break in the clouds plus a balmy 5 degrees equals a really awesome evening taking photos….