"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!
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MASSIVE SHOUTOUT
to the devs behind SeeStar Tool
github.com/bguthro/seestar-tool
I just unbricked my OG seestar s50 after a botched firmware install. i was being impatient with seestar support, and found this epic tool!
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Is $1700 too much?
https://youtu.be/5XvYIezzUCI?si=VRodk...
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A Ball Shaped Smartscope....
WITH AN EYEPIECE!
This part of the market is moving FAST!!!
https://youtu.be/XzftILO6SV4
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Getting to watch a Total Solar Eclipse is an amazing experience. Experience it with me In Spain!
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With all this Draco news, I still come back to my MINI, it really is the scope I travel with more than any other.
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Is using a Remote Observatory "Cheating"?
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I’ve been trying to figure out a better way to stay connected with everyone who follows Deep SkyLab.
I didn’t really want to create another Discord server and give you one more place to remember to check, so I created The Lab Report.
It’ll be (at most) one useful email a week, sent on Fridays. It’ll include:
• Something interesting to see or image over the weekend
• What I’m currently testing, building, or troubleshooting
• Results and videos worth highlighting
• Current Deep SkyLab discounts
• Occasional giveaways
Some discounts and giveaways will appear there before anywhere else. Some may be exclusively for Lab Report readers.
You’ll also be able to reply directly to the email. I want this to be a simple way to stay engaged with the people who care about what I’m building, testing, and learning.
The first issue goes out this Friday. It covers the new DWARFLAB Draco, a nearly moonless target for the weekend, my vintage Aero Ektar lens builds, and the current Draco and AstroPeak offers.
Join free here:
deepskylab.org/labreport
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One year of Deep SkyLab! 🌌
What started with a comparison between the ZWO Seestar S50 and a DSLR has grown into an incredible journey through astrophotography, astronomy, gear, experiments, and—most recently—a trip to Spain to experience a total solar eclipse. 🇪🇸🌑
In our first year, this community helped Deep SkyLab reach:
• 368,849 views
• 31,000 hours of watch time
• More than 4,500 new subscribers
• 53 videos, 32 Shorts, 14 posts, and 8 livestreams
• 4.6 million impressions
Thank you to everyone who watched, commented, asked questions, shared a video, or simply looked up at the night sky with me.
A special shout-out to @zwoastro @Seestar_astro @SvbonyGlobal @dwarflabofficial , and @vaonisdotcom for being such great partners to work with. 🤝
I’m still learning, still asking questions, and still amazed by what we can discover together.
Here’s to year two of Deep SkyLab! and my personal goal..... 15K subscribers!! 🔭✨
#DeepSkyLab #Astrophotography #Astronomy #SeestarS50 #TotalSolarEclipse #Space #Stargazing
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Im convinced, Im taking the @dwarflabofficial Dwarf MINI, but what else should some with?
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Ok! Exciting news from DwarfLab!!!
10% off their eclipse kit with a MINI. if you use my link bit.ly/4tGE1zW
This is one of 2 scopes im bringing with me to Spain for the eclipse.
Also! Im giving away a dwarf mini in August! If you dont want to wait for the giveaway, pick one up on this sale!
These are affiliate links, they do help the channel when you buy, at no additional cost to you, in fact, i got a discount for all of us!
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