"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." - M Aurelius
I’m Francisco, a beginner learning in public. I test astro myths and gear so you don’t waste clear nights. Expect real-sky experiments with side-by-sides, fair rules (same target, same night), no hype, just data. Weekly(-ish), we rotate through three segments: Mythbusting (common beliefs, put to the test), Astro Oddities (quirky/vintage hardware that still slaps?), and 3D-Printed Tech (prints that actually help under the stars). You’ll see smart scopes (SeeStar), first-rig builds (Z61 + trackers), DSLR vs cooled OSC face-offs, EQ mode, wedges, guiding, filters, and simple, beginner-level processing—with the WHY explained as we go. Ask questions in the comments; I’ll test what you want next. Start with “Smart Scope vs First Rig,” then stick around for old-vs-new shoots and quick field guides. Clear skies!
Deep SkyLab
What should I set up at a remote observatory? I will be partnering with a to be announced remote observatory company, and will set up a rig for a reoccurring Friday night stream. What should go there?
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Deep SkyLab
New video out tomorrow. The @Svbony #mk127 3d printed accessories! And a quick review. I haven’t had enough clear nights to do my typical battery of tests, but this is a good start. Stay tuned!
5 days ago | [YT] | 18
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Deep SkyLab
How my collimation was last night, on the @Svbony MK127 with the SV605cc camera. I got it pretty close..... i can do better tonight!!
1 week ago | [YT] | 16
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Deep SkyLab
Some sample data from last night with the @Svbony #MK127. This is about 24 minutes of total exposure, with an "ok" collimation. very light processing, no AI stuff
In siril
SPCC
Auto BGE
Veralux Hypermetric Stretch
Denoise
Wavelet sharpen
No blurx or starX none of that
Not too bad for a lightweight scope
1 week ago | [YT] | 45
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Deep SkyLab
I’m working through my review of this mak, and also the free download of a focusing bracket solution that works with all focus motors. Do you have anything specific about the @Svbony mk127 I should test? I’m going galaxy hunting with it!
1 week ago | [YT] | 18
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Deep SkyLab
I have not done a negative review of any product yet. In over 50 videos. I think I need to start working on my first one. Anyone else here have a StellaVita?
1 month ago | [YT] | 7
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Deep SkyLab
What is a smartscope? Where is the line between smartscope and just a well sorted astrophotography rig? Im genuinely curious on what people think is a smartscope.
1 month ago | [YT] | 14
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Deep SkyLab
Watching the #artemis launch with @AstroWorldTV come say hi in the chat!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLvF...
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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Deep SkyLab
Biggest surprise from this test: the C11 won, but I still think the C8 is the smarter buy for most people. Next, I’m probably testing whether a C6 + ASIAIR setup is the real smart-scope upgrade path. What should I compare it against?
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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What’s the biggest telescope you own? And why?
2 months ago | [YT] | 19
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