sun 13.08.2026

 Posted: Aug 14th, 2026
Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: 204/1800 achro
Camera: imx 428
Mount: SW EQ8
Software: AS!4
Accessories: lunt40 2pct, baader tz4s
Exposure:
4000 x 0.002" ISO/Gain: 70
 Taganrog, Russia
 Aug 13th, 2026
0 m
116
Resolution: 1558x1059 px
Scale: 96717 KB
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It turned out gorgeous—how did you get such detail?
15 Aug, 2026 Reply
Maim Replied to Andrey
Thank you, the detail came out well under a combination of factors - optimal sampling, sensor settings (minimum exposure, unity gain, bin 2), and tuning the airy disks through compression and precise focusing.
And most importantly, the seeing here, unfortunately, is not the best for my location, and the potential of the 200mm refractor is not fully realized, but I'll try to catch more sky this season.
15 Aug, 2026 Reply
Andrey Replied to Maim
Is that a 200mm aperture refractor you have?
15 Aug, 2026 Reply
Andrey Replied to Maim
Please show a photo of the setup... I'm curious what refractor it is, 200mm and 1800mm focal length...
15 Aug, 2026 Reply
Maim Replied to Andrey
Yes, a homemade rig based on a Chinese achromatic doublet.
15 Aug, 2026 Reply
Maim Replied to Andrey
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15 Aug, 2026 Reply
Andrey Replied to Maim
Thank you... impressive... I also collected with a 100 Tal and a Coronado 40, and I even slapped a 3x Barlow on it and got 5 meters of focal length))) but here in Kaliningrad the seeing is terrible, plus humidity and the sea... nothing decent came out of my solar shots... I need to play around with the sample and try again...
15 Aug, 2026 Reply

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