x and h Persei

 Posted: Jul 5th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher 130/650BKP
Camera: canon 550d
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ3 OnStep
Software: Siril, Pix, darktable
Exposure:
72 x 20" ISO/Gain: 800
Red, Bortle 7 zone:
 Praga, Czech Republic
 Jul 4th, 2026
24 m
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Resolution: 3275x2183 px
Scale: 4470 KB
Well, my script for stacking in Siril finally worked, but whether it's better than DSS remains to be seen. Anyway, this is just a re-shoot of the Double Cluster in Perseus. By the way, you can see a nebula near X Persei (the one on the right).
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In my opinion, it turned out very well.
Today, at 01:06 Reply
Megapups Replied to Dmitryspn63
Thanks, and overall, after using the EK 3 with decent guiding, I realized that the EK 2 was in some ways even worse than a tripod. Sure, you can take longer subs, but often 60-70% of the imaging time could go to waste simply because of the EK 2. So I can advise you that if you're going to switch to a mount, I'd recommend going straight for a better one — I don't know, at least the Star Adventurer, or also go straight for the EK 3 on an OnStep. That will save you a lot of time and nerves.
Today, at 01:13 Reply

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