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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.
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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)