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ASIAIR v2.5.2 has been released!

We’re excited to announce that v2.5.2 is now officially available on the App Store and Google Play! Thanks to all users who helped in the beta period. Especially the Admins and Testers.Optimized & FixedFixed occasional disconnections of the mount and guide camera（iOS & Android）Fixed export formatting issues in Plan mode（iOS）Fixed occasional crashes that occurred after successful auto-reconnection of third-party mounts（Android）NotesThis version distributed via Google Player only supports Android devices with ARM/ARM64 architecture and does not support x86/x86_64 devices. If your Android device uses an Intel or AMD processor—commonly found in certain tablets, 2-in-1s, or mini PCs—please download the compatible installer from the ZWO official website.

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观星新手村

有合适的耐低温线材吗？

如题，本人冬季第一次出摊拍摄深空目标，发现原厂电源线很快就会被冻硬（温度大概-20），不知道有什么线材能做到这个温度（甚至更低）能保证一定的可塑性。

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What cables you use for deep-sky imaging in low temp?

As the title says, this is my first time shooting deep-sky targets in winter conditions. I found that the stock power cables from the manufacturer get stiff very quickly at around -20°C. I’m wondering if there are specific types of cables that can remain flexible at this temperature (or even lower), while still being reliable for astrophotography setups. Any recommendations on cable materials, brands, or where to buy would be appreciated.

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Seestar 官方星球

Measuring the Sun's rotation using Seestar S50

Measuring the Sun's rotation will help us better understand some fundamental principles of astronomical observation and unlock some of Seestar's capabilities. Of course, this exercise can be done with any type of telescope, as long as you take the necessary safety measures for solar observations. The complete procedure is described here

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天文聊天局

这个三脚架应该能用在信达大星野上吧？

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深空摄影

Balancing gear, conditions and expectations in backyard astrophotography. Recent sessions with M42 and an M31 mosaic made me rethink what really matters: not perfect data, but the ability to adapt — to short imaging windows, aurora, limited horizons, and the constant trade-offs between equipment, time and sky conditions.

Over the past weeks I have found myself thinking more about the process of astrophotography than the results.My recent sessions with M42 were a good example. The reality of my backyard setup is simple: trees block a significant part of the horizon, the window of true darkness is short, and on top of that, auroral activity is often present. On paper, these are far from ideal conditions. In practice, they define everything I do.On two separate nights I managed to capture only 15 × 180-second exposures before Orion disappeared behind the trees. Not much, at least by typical standards. And yet, that data still became an image — not because it was perfect, but because it was enough.At the same time, I’ve been working on a mosaic of M31 using the Seestar S50. A very different approach: shorter exposures, many more frames, and a system that simplifies acquisition but shifts the challenge toward planning and processing. Building a mosaic under variable conditions is not just about collecting panels — it’s about consistency, overlap, and how well everything comes together in the end.These two projects made me think about how much of astrophotography is actually about managing constraints.Equipment matters, of course. I’ve been considering different setups, filters, and even potential upgrades. But the more I image, the more I realize that gear is only part of the equation. The real challenge is aligning three things: time, sky, and expectations.Time is always limited — by weather, by season, by everyday life.The sky is unpredictable — transparency, gradients, aurora.Expectations, however, are fully adjustable.That last part is probably the most important.It’s easy to aim for perfect integration times, perfect conditions, perfect data. But in reality, most sessions are compromises. The question is not whether conditions are ideal, but whether they are usable.I’ve started to appreciate images not just for how they look, but for what they represent: short windows used efficiently, difficult conditions managed, and decisions made along the way. Whether it’s extracting signal from 1.5 hours of M42 data or stitching together a mosaic of M31 from many short exposures, the underlying idea is the same — make the most of what you have.In that sense, astrophotography becomes less about chasing perfection and more about building resilience into the process.And maybe that’s the most interesting part of all.

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天文聊天局

Hello everyone! Im new to this app

new here, just wanted to say hi 👋 Been interested in astronomy for almost a decade now.

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Seestar 官方星球

Do you have any problems when tracking the Sun or moon with the ZWO See star S50 ? See star seems a great smart telescope for deep space photography, but when tracking the Sun or moon it has always a bit stupid ! Even Infront of the sun or moon it still not recognise the target.

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Anyone capturing the Moon passing over the Pleyades?

Does anyone have a chance of making a photo or timelapse of the Moon passing over the Pleyades? My sky does not allow me to... still day light is so strong. Please, post your results if you get something nice and explain your technique. 👍😁

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Keeping track of your captures? I built a solo-project app to help! (StarLog)

Hi everyone!I wanted to share something I've been working on. Like many of you, I'm an amateur astronomer and a very happy SeeStar S50 owner. However, as my collection of captures grew, I found it increasingly difficult to keep track of exactly what I had photographed, how much exposure time I had on each object, and what was still missing from my collection.Since I couldn't find a simple way to organize my sessions, I decided to build one myself! I've spent my spare time outside of my regular job developing StarLog.It's a solo project born out of a passion for the hobby. My goal was to make logging your nightly sessions as automated and easy as possible. The app is available on the Google Play Store (so it's fully verified and safe) and is mainly free to use.Key Features for Users:Automatic Import 📥: You can analyze your files directly from your SeeStar or your PC to generate log entries automatically.Detailed List View 📋: Get a clean overview of all your captured objects, including total exposure times and visibility details.Messier "Grand Slam" Tracker 🌠: A dedicated dashboard to see which Messier objects you've already captured and which ones are still on your "to-do" list.Unlimited Custom Lists 📁: Organize your sessions into as many categories or lists as you like.Custom Setups 🔭: While it's perfect for the SeeStars, you can also add other gear if you use other telescopes.I built this to solve my own "file chaos," and I hope it helps some of you too!Since this is a labor of love, I would truly appreciate any feedback, feature requests, or suggestions you might have (and of course a positiv review in the PlayStore). You can find it by searching for "StarLog" on the Google Play Store.As many ask for a iOS-version: Sadly apple wants a yearly fee and the access to a Mac for release and as an amateur and father of two, I sadly cant afford this currently. But it's definetly on the "to-do" list.Wishing you all clear skies and many successful sessions! 🌌(sorry for the gigantic pictures, it seems the forum automatically scales them to full page size)

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