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Please find our complete set of technical articles and equipment write-ups here. We are constantly adding content here, so be sure to check back often!
Technical Articles
My Summer Learning AP with Cloud Break Optics
Configuring and Connecting the QHY600
Calculating Back Focus/Metal Back Distance
Astrophotography, Pixel by Pixel: Part 7
Astrophotography, Pixel by Pixel: Part 6
Astrophotography, Pixel by Pixel: Part 5 - One Shot Color, Monochrome Sensors, and Filters
Astrophotography, Pixel by Pixel: Part 4 - ADUs and You
Astrophotography, Pixel by Pixel: Part 3 - Gain/ISO and Offset
Astrophotography, Pixel by Pixel: Part 2 - Focal Ratio Effects
Astrophotography, Pixel-by-Pixel: Part 1 - Well Depth, Pixel Size, and Quantum Efficiency
Rule of 500: How long before you see star trails in an untracked shot?
How many stops between two f/ratios?
Product Reviews
Product Review: Starizona APEX Reducer

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