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Location:
near Karlsruhe
Date:
2026-05-21
Optics:
Celestron EdgeHD 8-inch
Camera:
Omegon veTec 410C
Exposure Settings:
168x60s, ISO1500, f/10
Comment:
First attempt with the Celestron EdgeHD
Details:
There’s still room for improvement. Since I’d previously only been able to operate my EQ5 and the SkyWatcher 120/1000 manually, it took me nearly two full new moon cycles to get the hang of NINA, PHD3, and other tools. The seeing wasn’t ideal, and I have to get used to the fact that flats, biases, and darks are essential.