Easy 2023 Deep Space Workflow | ZWO AM5 + ASIAir

In this tutorial I'll show my latest deep space workflow, including the gear I'm using, the setup process, and how to actually take the photos with an ASIAir. The main goal is to make astro easier and more accessible to everyone!

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This video was originally recorded for my Deep Space Course on howtube, but I wanted to make it freely available to everyone since it shows my latest techniques.  The main goal here is to make astrophotography easy!


If you want to learn more, check out the full course on howtube:

https://www.howtube.com/series/eUVHB9fI


I've also written a 2023 Gear Recommendation article on my website, which should answer any gear-related questions you may have:

https://www.peterzelinka.com/blog/2023/2/2023-astro-gear-recommendations


00:00 - Intro

01:32 - Gear Overview

03:24 - Setup Process

06:40 - Quick Break

07:18 - Connect to ASIAir WiFi

08:41 - ASIAir Initial Setup

10:26 - Filter Wheel Configuration

11:29 - Focus Telescope

13:41 - Polar Alignment

16:42 - Go-To Object with Sky Atlas

20:10 - Camera Settings

22:01 - Refocus Telescope 

23:19 - Auto-Guider Setup

24:56 - Guide Settings & Dither

28:08 - Auto-Run Shooting Schedule

30:51 - Begin Taking Photos

32:02 - Outro


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  • Thank you again Peter. There is always something to learn here. By the way - 6 minutes for a PA is great. Some times I fiddle around for half an hour getting it down to 10"/10". Probably WAY overkill - but c'est la vie.
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