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My Journey to the stars.

My passion for astronomy began during the global and UK lockdowns, a time when the world slowed down but the night sky remained constant and inviting. Like many, I found myself looking up for solace, starting with a humble, budget-friendly reflector telescope. My first nights were dedicated to the Moon, tracing its craters and shadows, which quickly ignited a deeper curiosity.

As I grew more comfortable navigating the heavens, I pushed further, eventually locating the magnificent Orion Nebula. That first glimpse of a deep-sky object beyond our solar system was a turning point. It sparked an intense fascination with the vast, faint wonders of the cosmos.

Driven by this new interest, I ventured into astrophotography, eager to capture those distant nebulas and galaxies. However, I rapidly discovered that while a basic scope is perfect for visual observation, capturing the true beauty of deep-sky objects requires precision and capability that my initial setup couldn’t provide. That realization set me on a path of continuous learning and equipment upgrades, transforming a lockdown hobby into a lifelong pursuit of the universe’s deepest secrets.

FAQ’s

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1. What equipment do i need?

This isn’t a straight answer and depends on what you are wanting to view or image. If you’re simply wanting to view the moon for example then most reflectors, refractors or dobsonian telescopes will do the job but if you want to view Jupiter, the rings of Saturn with some detail then you need a telescope with a large aperture such as an 8″ Reflector or bigger. Then there is considerations on lens magnification also. I am looking to include more detail as the website grows content.

2. What mounts are available and what are the differences?

There are several types of mounts available but the main ones are Equatorial and Alt Azimuth. Equatorial are a little more difficult to set up as they require to be polar aligned but are more superior as they follow the earths arc and allows more precise accurate tracking of an object where as the Alt Azimuth is an up/down, left right style which is more of a traditional step type movement.

3. How are deep sky images captured?

Deep sky objects are captured using a camera which allows you to set an exposure time of long durations as this brings in the light and details. You then photograph multiple images of the same object over a period of time and stack these images together. Once you have stacked the images you then need to edit the stacked file to bring out the image details which is, depending on the device you are using quite difficult.

4. I’ve seen smart telescopes, are they worth it?

These devices are excellent in capturing deep sky objects, lunar and solar images. Versions range and main ones are the Seestar and Dwarf devices. These devices are simple to set up and can produce some amazing results with little effort. With these devices you can view the image in real time being stacked as more and more images are captured. You can also edit the image, removing stars, denoise and enhance colours. These devices also contain light pollution filters built in which helps for places where light pollution is high. A great entry point into astrophotography without all the complications of a big set up of mount, scope, camera, guide scopes etc.

5. What does “universe of opportunities” mean?

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6. Can you provide mission support after launch?

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7. What sets your cosmic strategies apart?

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8. How do you help companies reach new frontiers?

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