astronomy.tools

astronomy.tools ↗

Telescope and camera calculations for observing setups

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What it does

astronomy.tools collects field-of-view, magnification, focal-ratio, camera and telescope-suitability calculations.

astronomy.tools compares telescope, camera, eyepiece and binocular setups. The field-of-view page selects visual, imaging or binocular mode and an object, then adds equipment to the same view with an equipment key. Telescope/eyepiece focal lengths and apertures use mm, apparent field uses degrees, and camera data uses pixel counts and µm pixel dimensions. Barlow/reducer, binning and angle controls let users compare configurations. Save Image and Share FOV/full-URL controls retain the comparison. Custom DSS fields may take a few minutes to load. The site identifies the toolkit as free; nearby magnification, camera suitability and guide-scope tools answer separate setup questions.

Strengths

  • Telescope and camera calculation categories
  • Field-of-view and guide-scope suitability tools

Best for

  • Comparing an observing or imaging equipment setup

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