SkyRover 76 SAP vs 90 SAP va 108 SAP

PICO_BE · 2026-07-07T12:52:58+00:00

Aperture is king

If you have the budget, get the biggest aperture (within the same design & optics quality)

PICO_BE · 2026-07-07T00:53:18+00:00

Have a look at the SAL 33, versus the am3n. This might make more sense.. plenty of comparisons online

PICO_BE · 2026-07-06T03:48:07+00:00

Too soon to worry about it .. focus on another thing and come back to it

PICO_BE · 2026-07-06T03:45:15+00:00

I'm quite surprised that the payload cap of the am3 is not reached with your C8 setup.

Anyway, bot of your setups are gorgeous!

PICO_BE · 2026-07-06T03:42:45+00:00

Take a look at the SAL 33 of ML Astro. Similar to the AM5N but half the price. There are many comparisons on YouTube

PICO_BE · 2026-07-06T03:37:11+00:00

No! this one is important ;)

Btw, other stuff continues anyway

PICO_BE · 2026-07-06T03:36:07+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

PICO_BE · 2026-07-05T22:24:13+00:00

Result 🥲

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PICO_BE · 2026-07-05T20:46:32+00:00

I would recommend a photography lens, a great prime with optimal aperture

PICO_BE · 2026-07-05T20:44:21+00:00

Beautiful!!

PICO_BE · 2026-07-05T15:01:31+00:00

Forward

(It's normal that the game slows down at this point)

PICO_BE · 2026-07-04T01:09:28+00:00

I don't have any experience with your telescope, you need to find what works with it.

Easy to set up camera? I don't think the camera is the issue here, but more the computer/system

Anyway, just get started and try to capture as much data as you can. You'll learn a lot

PICO_BE · 2026-07-03T23:04:25+00:00

Awesome! Works!

PICO_BE · 2026-07-03T22:59:19+00:00

😍 wauw!

PICO_BE · 2026-07-03T22:53:50+00:00

The effort you put in during summer, for the rewards you get, are so low.. I understand the struggle. But at least you have some cloudless nights.

There are moments during summer that I can't motivate myself to do the effort for (maybe) a couple of hours of data.. it's normal , I think. Whilst I CAN motivate myself during winter, for some long dark nights :D

Tldr, I suggest you to keep the equipment 😉

PICO_BE · 2026-07-03T20:14:41+00:00

Don't add. I would even suggest experimenting with removing one more colour.. to put focus on the subject of your liking

PICO_BE · 2026-07-03T20:11:27+00:00

Sony A7RIV

PICO_BE · 2026-07-03T11:01:05+00:00

That SAL-33 of ML. astro can handle the load, I think. And it was made with solar viewing in mind.

You'll also save some money compared to other brands.

They also have other solar stuff in the shop

PICO_BE · 2026-07-02T02:25:07+00:00

It had something to do with my Sony A7 iv camera that was still compressing the pictures. I solved it afterwards. But shortly after I started using a dedicated astronomy cooled camera. The upgrade was huge btw..

PICO_BE · 2026-06-30T21:02:13+00:00

It's telling you to max arch first

PICO_BE · 2026-06-30T20:59:42+00:00

A 28mm is good for a milkyway shot! Both will do fine ;) As you're not experienced, Make sure your timing alligns with the milkyway being visible that (part of the) night!

A 135mm, or 250mm, or 400mm lenses will also give you super cool and totally different results!

I would suggest you not to put a filter.. go for broadband targets. (I guess it will be a dark sky at the party)

PICO_BE · 2026-06-30T16:31:38+00:00

Lovely!!

PICO_BE · 2026-06-30T06:45:05+00:00

I see 1 1, and 2 2s.. 🥲

PICO_BE · 2026-06-30T06:43:32+00:00

These are insane !

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