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Open Strainwave Mount

Overview / Scope I'm currently working on a mount for astrophotography which uses strainwave gears. Once finished and working, I will publish all needed files for public use. Scope of use / needs The planned use case and needs of this mount are: * Focal ranges of up to 1500mm → Static loa…

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NGC 281: Pacman Nebula

I shot a picture of the Pacman Nebula (NGC 281) with my Pentax K70 and a Photo Porst 135mm lens. It's definitely not the best picture, but it was a step forward in the right direction for me. It consists of roughly 1.5h of exposure. It was taken in a clear night and was the best picture I have…

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