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im down but is Zwo Astroimg .......

Let's do this, ill do my part and caprure the images , you just need to add the badge, Off topic do u guys sell polo shirts with zwo astroimg embroidered on them :) id buy one

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It is possible to damage sensor in stargazing mode shooting full moon?

Hey. Today's a full moon, and I'm having trouble finding it in the solar system mode. So I went stargazing, found a star, synced it, and then went to the moon, but I forgot to switch from stargazing mode to lunar mode. Could that damage the sensor because of overexposed? It was only for a few seconds before I switched to moon mode. Thanks a lot guy s.

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The Universe of You: A Molecular Manifesto

Realize that if the Sun was as big as a pumpkin, Jupiter would be about the size of a grape and the Earth's size would be that of a very small grape seed. Beyond our solar system and Milky Way galaxy there is so much more. By using the Hubble telescope to look into a piece of dark space no larger than a grain of sand held at arms length away from your eyes the telescope captured 10,000 galaxies in its view! The James Webb telescope is giving us views and discoveries that are mind blowing in the 21st century. Carl Sagan's pale blue dot, Earth, floats like a mote of dust in the Sun's light. A photo from 4 billion miles away shows us home. That's here, that's us. We are the result of stellar evolution...We come from exploded stars and so does the Earth you're standing on right now. All of the atoms of your body (except hydrogen, the H built the stars) down to the calcium in your bones was brewed chemically inside a star for millions of years and then it was released into the Universe via stars exploding. A stellar pollination! Stars are the only thing "out there" that can make the material (atoms) that makes up planets, people and plants. Look up into the night sky - that is where the building blocks for the human species and all life was born. Matter comes together via gravity and life arises from biochemistry that flourishes from our Sun's energy. Life also is found to thrive from the Earth's energy, hydrothermal vents, deep within our oceans. So amazing as Richard Dawkins put it: "Matter flows from place to place and momentarily comes together to be you." All of the atoms that you were composed of at birth are no longer in you...you have acquired new atoms for your body material as you've progressed through life. Some molecules such as DNA are not replaced over the life span. You see our bodies are kind of like molecular vessels for matter and our DNA is the architect of matter which contains nature's message, a blueprint for life, that transforms matter into life...to form animate beings such as us. We are the fruits that DNA bears and it is our seed. Each one of us is connected to the entire thread of events of creation from the beginnings in space with exploding stars, to human evolution, to this moment right now. Imagine the beginnings of people 200,000 years ago that look just like us and what they went through to not die out and to raise the next generation...how much of a struggle it was to survive being born into a bare world with no cities, doctors, no language invented yet, and the courage it took to carry on and stay alive. Our ancestors did carry on so that we may be here now...we are a way for the universe to experience itself.

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Pushing the limits of the S30 telescope

I have captured light from NGC 7479, superman/propeller galaxy with the S30. It is 100 million light years away from Earth! It is amazing to me what this telescope can do. Does anyone have experiences that are similar?

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Astronomy Chatroom

How did your journey with photography, art, or your passion begin?

⸻ Since I was a child, I have had a special love for space. Honestly, I don’t know how anyone could not “love” it -after all, this is our home. We are floating in the vast universe on our small, beautiful Earth, surrounded by endless stars and mysteries. As a kid, I would stare at the night sky for hours, dreaming of seeing its wonders up close. One day, my childhood dream became a reality. I received a Seestar telescope from someone very, very, very special to me 🖤, showing me the universe in ways I had only dreamed of - my little pocket telescope, my “child,” as I like to call it 😁. Along with it, I also learned how to edit my photos. Astrophotography has now become more than a hobby - it’s a way to explore, feel awe, and share the universe’s beauty with others. In today’s world, so many people struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress. I truly believe that looking at the stars, connecting with nature, and capturing the night sky is a simple, natural way to stay mindful. How did your journey with space, photography, or your passion begin? Do you have a favorite way to find peace and happiness in your everyday life? ⸻ #Seestar S30# #Thoughts#

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收藏在哪里？

我常收藏一些星友拍的极好的深空图像，但不知道收藏到了哪里。

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Planetary Photography

请问如何把两张月亮图合并成一个月亮？

用行星相机拍摄的月亮，把每个部位都拍下来了，如何合并成一个月亮呢？

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S.W.A.G. TEAM

S.W.A.G. November Challenge: Time to Get Creative!

As the year winds down and the nights grow longer, it's time for the S.W.A.G. family to stretch our imaginations and have a little fun! The November Challenge is all about creativity — this month, we're stepping outside the observatory and looking at the world around us in a brand-new way.Your mission: find something that looks like a space object — anything that reminds you of a nebula, galaxy, planet, or other cosmic wonder — and post it! This is your chance to think outside the box and let those creative juices flow. Maybe it's a cloud that looks like the Horsehead Nebula, a puddle reflecting the night sky, or a swirl of coffee that resembles a spiral galaxy. Whether it's from your old portfolio or something you capture fresh this month, the goal is to have fun and see the universe in unexpected places!This month's challenge will be cut short to give us time to judge all entries, so don't wait too long to post! Please have all entries posted by the 22nd of November. The winner will be featured in S.W.A.G. Comics Vol. 3, debuting the first week of December — so bring your best ideas to life and show us what you've got! Our fearless leader @Maic has provided an example:Looking Ahead: December PlansDecember is going to be a little different — and a lot more personal. As the end of the year approaches, many of us take time to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the people who make our journeys meaningful. That's exactly what we're going to do in S.W.A.G.!Instead of (or alongside) a photo challenge, we're planning a Zoom-based meet and greet — a chance to put faces to names, share a few laughs, and talk about where we want to take S.W.A.G. in the new year.To make this happen, we'll need your help:Share your availability — include your time window, country, and primary language.We'll coordinate a time that works for as many of us as possible.For our Spanish-speaking members, translation help is covered (thank you to our volunteer translator!). For Italian, French, German, and others, we'll explore tools like Google Translate or other creative solutions.This will be a casual, fun get-together — a time to talk about our favorite captures, reflect on the incredible things we've accomplished this year, and dream up what's next for S.W.A.G. in 2026.So, get out there and find your cosmic lookalikes — a nebula in a cup of coffee, a galaxy in a swirl of paint, or a constellation in a cluster of lights. Share your creativity, inspire others, and most of all, have fun with it!Here's to a month of imagination, laughter, and connection — both here on Earth and across the stars.And as always my friends, Per Aspera, Ad Astra!

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Sirius Warrior Badge/Processing info sharing

Sirius Warrior Badge tutorial now available in the Wah @dropsofjupiter A side note for S.W.A.G. members, after consideration, due to some recent events and circumstances, we respectfully ask that if you have a tutorial or any processing tips, techniques, or advice, please post them in the Tutorial folder, or discuss privately via the direct messenger feature here on AstroImg.

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The S.W.A.G. Chronicles

Sorry for my absence

Hey everyone, I'm sorry for my absence, I really wanted to go all in on this but in the last 3 weeks I've had some impacting changes in my life and my time has been very limited. I'm going to be a bit more absent for a while, there are some things I need to figure out to get life rolling again and it's a taking a bit of energy. However, I'm on for the next fun ride here as I desperately need something good to read! So I'm going for something fun this time around and I would like everyone to be introduced to Bob and the Bobiverse - because it's seriously good!! They are available as ebooks, physical and audio, it's a series but we're going for the first book, We are Legion (We are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor Please join me in this fun adventure🥰🥳

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