"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
Any viewers going to the Grand Canyon Star Party next week ? I think ill be there either Tuesday or Wednesday night!!
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Deep SkyLab
Just ordered the Second Generation of my favorite travel mount..... i want to crack it open and see inside!!!!! Not sponsored, i paid about 400 of my own dollars to see whats inside. I think my metal DEC shell should still work here.
3 days ago | [YT] | 21
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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?
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 6
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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!
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 18
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How my collimation was last night, on the @Svbony MK127 with the SV605cc camera. I got it pretty close..... i can do better tonight!!
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 46
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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!
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 18
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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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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...
2 months ago | [YT] | 1
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