Capturing the North America Nebula with the Askar FMA180 Pro
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Capturing the North America Nebula with the Askar FMA180 Pro

Astrophotography
September 6, 20252 min read
Cosmic Chronicles

Cosmic Chronicles

Space Science Writer

Journey to the North America Nebula

Embark on a cosmic voyage as we delve into the breathtaking beauty of the North America Nebula, captured with incredible detail using a specialized astrophotography setup.

The Equipment Behind the Cosmos

This magnificent image was brought to life using the following equipment:

  • Telescope: Askar FMA180 Pro
  • Camera: Fuji X-t5
  • Mount: Sky Watcher Star Adventure with auto-guiding via PHD2
  • Filter: Svbony SV220

Acquisition Details

The deep space data was gathered through:

  • 40 x 2-minute exposures at ISO 800
  • 20 flats
  • 20 biases
  • 5 darks

Processing the Celestial Canvas

Post-processing was expertly handled using Siril, with the application of GraXpert and StarNet for stellar enhancement and removal.

A Look at the Askar FMA180 Pro

Early impressions of the Askar FMA180 Pro are overwhelmingly positive, proving to be a powerful tool for capturing intricate details in deep-sky objects.

North America Nebula

Tags:

Astrophotography
Nebula
Deep Sky
North America Nebula
Fuji-X-T5
Askar FMA180 Pro

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