IC2574

 Posted: Apr 13th, 2025
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Askar SQA85 мм f/4.8
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
Mount: ZWO AM3
Guide Scope: ZWO OAG-L
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI174MM Mini
Software: Pixinsight
Exposure:
115 x 180" ISO/Gain: 100
Orange zoneLight Pollution:
 Moscow, Russia
 Mar 23rd, 2025
5 h 45 m
515
Coddington Nebula - a dwarf galaxy that is part of the M81 galaxy group in the constellation Ursa Major.
The object is certainly not for such an aperture - it will need to be re-shot with a larger instrument.
This frame is the first light of the new Askar SQA85/4.8
Median HFD according to ASTAP = 2.3
Resolution: 5583x3376 px
Scale: 1017 KB
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Hi Anton! First light—congrats! The scope is a beast. I have a question: is there any way to purchase PixInsight? Maybe you know something about it? After seeing your processed images, I realize it’s in a league of its own.
15 Apr, 2025 Reply
Anth Replied to Ryjov Aleksey
Hi Alexey! Thank you :)
It's not difficult to purchase - you need a contact with a foreign bank card, Kazakhstan works too.
We pay the license fee - it used to be around 120 Euros, and off we go :)
15 Apr, 2025 Reply
Ryjov Aleksey Replied to Anth
Understood, how did you acquire it? For contact, do you need a person there who is your own?
15 Apr, 2025 Reply
Ryjov Aleksey Replied to Ryjov Aleksey
Or can I just get a map?
15 Apr, 2025 Reply
Anth Replied to Ryjov Aleksey
You just need to make a payment from any foreign card. The license code will be sent to the person's email, and that code will need to be passed on to you—that's all. If you know someone, great. If not, I think you can find any intermediary for a small commission; there should be plenty of them, in theory.
15 Apr, 2025 Reply
Ryjov Aleksey Replied to Anth
Okay, but I think you can use your own email. I've had a gmail.com account for about 15 years already. But overall, the process is clear, thanks!
15 Apr, 2025 Reply

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