u/Average_Asian_Man1

This is going to be my final astrophotography rig that I’ll be building over time. Total cost comes out to around ₹4.5 lakh (~$4.5k).

Rig list:

• ZWO AM3 Harmonic EQ GoTo Mount – ₹1,45,200
• ZWO FF65 ED APO – ₹82,200
• ZWO ASI 585MC Air
• SVBONY SV241 Pro Astro Power Controller – ₹15,060
• ZWO TC40 Carbon Fiber Tripod – ₹30,000
• Optolong L-eXtreme 2-inch Filter – ₹21,000

I mainly plan to do deep-sky imaging from Bortle 4-6 skies with occasional trips to darker locations. Before I start buying everything, I wanted to ask does this setup look balanced overall? Any bottlenecks, unnecessary parts, or things you’d personally change at this budget?

Would really appreciate feedback from experienced imagers before I fully commit

I processed this Veil Nebula image in Siril + GIMP and I am not fully happy with the result, so I’d love some feedback on what I could improve in processing.

My workflow was roughly:

• Background extraction in Siril
• Green noise removal
• Created a starless version
• Edited the nebula in GIMP using some Gaussian blur, shadow adjustments, and levels
• Darkened the image a bit
• Added the stars back in Siril
• Reduced star brightness by adjusting the black point

I feel like something still looks off but I can’t exactly tell what. I mainly use Siril + GIMP, so I would appreciate advice specific to those tools if possible.

https://preview.redd.it/pm075kw3y32h1.png?width=1293&format=png&auto=webp&s=da4d06f4d39989477254e0a2c87497504eed1ac9

https://preview.redd.it/jmv5h9e5x32h1.png?width=1293&format=png&auto=webp&s=ae55255436d9f4d9b72b7911da0ec7f2c4252200

I processed this Veil Nebula image in Siril + GIMP and I am not fully happy with the result, so I’d love some feedback on what I could improve in processing.

My workflow was roughly:

• Background extraction in Siril
• Green noise removal
• Created a starless version
• Edited the nebula in GIMP using some Gaussian blur, shadow adjustments, and levels
• Darkened the image a bit
• Added the stars back in Siril
• Reduced star brightness by adjusting the black point

I feel like something still looks off but I can’t exactly tell what. I mainly use Siril + GIMP, so I would appreciate advice specific to those tools if possible.

Thinking of buying this astrophotography setup budget around 3 lakh rupees (3000 dollars)

• SVBONY SV545 Astrograph
• ZWO AM3 Mount
• ASI585MC Air
• Optolong L-eXtreme
• SVBONY Power Box
• TC40 Tripod

Mostly planning to shoot nebulae and galaxies. Any suggestions in the setup?

Thinking of buying this astrophotography setup budget around 3 lakh rupees (3000 dollars)

• SVBONY SV545 Astrograph
• ZWO AM3 Mount
• ASI585MC Air
• Optolong L-eXtreme
• SVBONY Power Box
• TC40 Tripod

Mostly planning to shoot nebulae and galaxies. Any suggestions in the setup?

Hey everyone, I’m planning my first proper astrophotography rig and wanted some feedback before I start buying everything.

Current planned setup:

William Optics RedCat 51

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi GoTo Mount

50mm guide scope

ZWO ASI120MM Mini (guide cam)

Svbony SV241 DC + USB hub

Optolong L-eXtreme filter

Canon 1200D (main camera)

Mainly planning to do deep-sky imaging of nebulae and larger galaxies.

Does this look like a balanced setup overall? Any compatibility issues or weak points I should know about before committing? Also wondering if the Star Adventurer GTi is enough long term for the RedCat + guiding setup. Would really appreciate honest opinions

Hey everyone, I’m planning my first proper astrophotography rig and wanted some feedback before I start buying everything.

Current planned setup:

William Optics RedCat 51

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi GoTo Mount

50mm guide scope

ZWO ASI120MM Mini (guide cam)

Svbony SV241 DC + USB hub

Optolong L-eXtreme filter

Canon 1200D (main camera)

Mainly planning to do deep-sky imaging of nebulae and larger galaxies.

Does this look like a balanced setup overall? Any compatibility issues or weak points I should know about before committing? Also wondering if the Star Adventurer GTi is enough long term for the RedCat + guiding setup. Would really appreciate honest opinions

Hi, I am based in Mumbai and I am trying to buy the Seestar S50 but most sellers here are saying its out of stock or even discontinued. Has anyone in India recently bought one or knows a reliable seller (online or offline)? Would really appreciate any help!

Hi, I am based in Mumbai and I am trying to buy the Seestar S50 but most sellers here are saying its out of stock or even discontinued. Has anyone in India recently bought one or knows a reliable seller (online or offline)? Would really appreciate any help!