LBN438

Maksim Selivanov

1021377

Deep Sky

Oct 2nd, 2025

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Resolution:: 3784x2115 px
File size:: 3442 KB

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Technical information

Telescope/Lens: Apertura CS150
Camera: QHY miniCAM8M
Mount: ZWO AM3
Guide Scope: SVBony SV106
Guide Camera: ASI120MM
Accessories: MEYON 1.0x CCGemini AF
Software: NINA, PixInsight

Location: Aktau, Kazakhstan

Light pollution

Blue, Bortle 3 zone

Date taken: Sep 30th, 2025

Exposure

40 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 9 · L
20 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 9 · R
20 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 9 · G
20 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 9 · B
60 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 9 · H

Total exposure: 8 h 0 m

Comments

CatS

Interesting Apertura CS150 telescope, how are your impressions, collimation? Is it possible to achieve perfect stars? And where can I buy it? I haven't seen it in our local stores.

Oct 4th, 2025

Maksim SelivanovReply to CatS

The tube is excellent, holds collimation rock-solid, I take it out on rough terrain. I like the stars, but you can't properly collimate it with a laser and a Cheshire at f/4.
Unfortunately, it's only sold at High Point Scientific.

Oct 4th, 2025