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The following are a selection of images I've taken from most recent to oldest. Currently, all planetary images are taken through a Celestron C6 using a Canon SL2 DSLR camera. Data is processed using aPIPP to process and convert the raw camera video, AutoStakkert to stack the video frames, Registax to sharpen the image using wavelets, Pixelmator to adjust color, contrast, etc, and finally Topaz DeNoise (in recent images) to help remove lingering noise. I'm currently processing all data on a 2016 12" Macbook with PIPP, AutoStakkert, and Registax (which are PC programs) running on the Mac using WineBottler.
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Magic Binoculars
If you want wide field views of the night sky and you like to build things, the Magic binocular telescope from Analog Sky might be a...
Stephen Strum
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Incredibly Easy to Use Sun Tracking Mount
I was lucky enough to find one of these great sun tracking mounts recently on Amazon (https://amzn.to/45LZomL) but at the time of this...
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Aug 25, 20232 min read
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Easier SCT Focusing with the Celestron Motorized Focuser
In the video below I take a look at the Celestron Motorized Focuser. This focuser makes it much easier to focus my Celestron 8" SCT on a...
Stephen Strum
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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Observing the Sun in White Light
White imaging the sun with a dedicated hydrogen alpha telescope can produce spectacular images, viewing or imaging the sun in white light...
Stephen Strum
Apr 27, 20225 min read
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Great Science and Science Fiction Books
Ideas for your holiday shopping list Here is an overview of my favorite science and science fiction books I've recently read. Some of...
Stephen Strum
Nov 25, 20217 min read
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Four Upgrades for Your Unistellar Telescope
Add a dew shield, solar filter, light pollution filter, and finder to your eVscope! In the video below I look at four upgrades you might...
Stephen Strum
Nov 6, 20212 min read
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Planetary Imaging from Start to Finish
I put out a new YouTube video showing my entire planetary imaging process from start to finish. A look at what cameras I use, how I...
Stephen Strum
Aug 18, 20211 min read
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The Unistellar eVscope
In this post, we are going to take a look at the Unistellar eVscope. A 450mm focal length, 114mm aperture digital telescope that is fun...
Stephen Strum
Jun 17, 202120 min read
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How to Mount a Tele Vue 60 Refractor on an SCT Telescope
Here is a video where I show a few options for mounting a Tele Vue 60 refractor onto an SCT telescope. You can use the TV 60 as a super...
Stephen Strum
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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A Look at the Tele Vue 60 Apo Refractor
Here is a video review of the Tele Vue 60, a 60mm aperture, 360mm focal length apochromatic refractor. The Tele Vue 60 can serve as a...
Stephen Strum
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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Perseverance Lands on Mars
NASA released some stunning new imagery and video of Perseverance's recent landing on Mars. That video is embedded later in this post,...
Stephen Strum
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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Arecibo Telescope Collapse
Some pictures and video of the Arecibo telescope collapse on December 1, 2020. The image above taken while the telescope was in...
Stephen Strum
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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Celestron C90 vs C8 EdgeHD on Mars
I made a short video comparing Mars through a Celestron C90 and a Celestron 8" EdgeHD. The C8 of course produces a better image as you...
Stephen Strum
Oct 17, 20201 min read
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Celestron NexStar Evolution 8" EdgeHD with StarSense
I purchased the telescope from Highpoint Scientific during spring 2020 when this package was on sale for $300 off. The telescope arrived...
Stephen Strum
Oct 1, 20204 min read
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Gain vs Shutter Speed when Imaging Jupiter
A comparison between four different combinations of gain and shutter speed when imaging Jupiter. Since I obtained my ZWO ASI224MC imaging...
Stephen Strum
Aug 19, 20202 min read
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Starship Hops!
SpaceX was finally able to hop their Starship prototype SN5 (serial number 5) yesterday, August 4th to 150 meters. Check out the video...
Stephen Strum
Aug 5, 20201 min read
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Celestron C90: Is it something for nothing?
The Celestron C90 gives you nice optics for the price in a small and very portable package, but additional accessories are needed in...
Stephen Strum
Aug 2, 20208 min read
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The Baader Flip Mirror II Diagonal
I recently purchased the new Baader Flip Mirror II diagonal. So far, I love using this diagonal. It makes my planetary photography much...
Stephen Strum
Jun 2, 20202 min read
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Add a Panhandle to Your Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount
I've used an Explore Scientific Twilight I mount as my grab and go telescope mount for a couple of years now and love using the mount....
Stephen Strum
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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Animating Jupiter
My first attempt at producing an animation of Jupiter.
Stephen Strum
Aug 2, 20192 min read
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