
I received my s30 this week and does a strange noise after turned on, is the device defected? ?
Hello I received my s30 this week and new to astrophotography. When I turn the device on, S30 does a weird sound/vivration during approximately 15 seconds. Device seems to work properly. Is that normal?Sound after “power on” Thanks.

Introducing The Quasar Quest Challenge
The #Quasar Quest# is a new type of challenge that I made. Basically, the point of the challenge is to image 50 quasars with the same telescope. It doesn't matter if it is a Seestar or a Celestron, as long as you can image 50 quasars with it you are good. It doesn't matter what catalogue the quasars are listed in although I suggest the #Palomar-Green# catalogue (abbreviated as PG) as there are 114 confirmed quasars (QSOs) in it. If you are willing to participate, use the tag #Quasar Quest# or feel free to tag me! Best of luck to everyone!

how do I fix large amounts of dropped frames?
My seestar seems to drop almost every 3rd frame, which makes everything take twice as long. If I put it out for an hour, ill only get maybe 20-30 minutes of data if im lucky. Is there a way to fix this so its not dropping so many so often?

Any tips for shooting M81, M106, or M109, because I can't seem to get any definition on any of them?
Any tips for shooting M81, M106, or M109, because I can't seem to get any definition on any of them even after repeated sessions and stacking. Do I just need to let it go longer? Thanks in advance!

Remember to look up at the stars
"Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don't just give up." - Stephen Hawking

Thermal balance of telescope?
Is heat balance really important? Does it have a big visual impact? I don't think it has much impact. After all, I have experimented. But I can't fault it. What do you think?

Can i get more detail of NGC 6946 ?
Hello,i am amateur to this,took this last night little more than an hour of exposure (10seconds). Would like to ask for some tips how to get more detail.If i leave it more time will it help or this is just the capability of the Seestar s50?
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问题榜单
1Pixinsight - is it worth it ? How is the learning curve ?
2Sun Guardian Badge - best tips?
3Help with the Moon Phase Tracker?
4What are y’all’s favorite deep sky objects?
5Sirius Warrior - new badge / new questions !?
6Who’s going to AstroCon2025 at Bryce Canyon?
想法榜单
1Lego made solar finder
22024 YR4:可能撞击地球的小行星 A Potential Earth Impact
3关于超级蓝月亮,全面的问题解答(Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered)
4Sirius Warrior Acquisition Group (SWAG)
5关于月食的一切,类型、图像以及发生的频率。
6Comparison of S30 v S50 Rosette Nebula
7观测 C/2023 A3(紫金山-阿特拉斯 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)彗星
8Nice garbage container always polar aligned containers on wheels Pull and close up.
9What is your motivation to do astrophotography?