(4) Vesta

Posted: Jul 6th, 2025

Technical Info

Telescope/Lens: ASKAR FMA230

Camera: ZWO ASI678MM

Mount: JUWEI 14

Guide Scope: OpenAstroGuider 50/183mm

Guide Camera: ToupTek GPM462M

Software: Kstars & EKOS, Siril, own soft

Exposure:

10 x 3" ISO/Gain: 182 - 7 frames

Novosibirsk, Russia

Jun 5th, 2025

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Why is the sensor square in the animation? On the 678, it's rectangular.

4 Feb, 2026 Reply

Baskiton Replied to Lzaza

because it's a crop sensor.

4 Feb, 2026 Reply

Why not use a monochrome camera? Wouldn't a color camera be more interesting? And what about using a larger aperture?

4 Feb, 2026 Reply

Baskiton Replied to Lzaza

I just felt like it) and there's always room for improvement. I'm using what I have available.

4 Feb, 2026 Reply

Lzaza Replied to Baskiton

Understood, I just thought that was the proper way to photograph asteroids.

4 Feb, 2026 Reply

I'll have to try it this year)

4 Feb, 2026 Reply

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