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Telescope guides, processing tips, and tools for astrophotographers

Smart Telescope Guides

Detailed specs and imaging tips for the most popular smart telescopes. All compatible with Cosmos Darkroom.

Specifications

aperture50mm f/5
sensorIMX462 (Sony)
resolution1920×1080
fov1.29° × 0.73°
max Exposure20s
filtersIR-cut, Dual-band (Hα + OIII)
mountAlt-Az, auto-tracking
weight3 kg

Best for

Bright nebulae, galaxies, star clusters

Pro tip

Use the dual-band filter for emission nebulae. Stack 30+ minutes for best results. Upload the FITS stack directly to Cosmos Darkroom.

Time Savings Calculator

See how much time Cosmos Darkroom saves you compared to manual processing in PixInsight or Siril.

Manual Workflow

Stacking (WBPP)25 min
Gradient removal (ABE/DBE)10 min
Background neutralization5 min
Color calibration (PCC/SPCC)10 min
Noise reduction (multiscale)15 min
Stretch (histogram/arcsinh)10 min
Star removal + processing15 min
HDR / local contrast10 min
Saturation + final tweaks10 min
Star restoration + composite10 min
Total per image120 min

Cosmos Darkroom

Upload FITS/TIFF0.5 min
Automatic AI processing1.5 min
Total per image2 min

You save

19h 40min

per month (10 images × 118 min)