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Amateur astronomer shares infrared Saturn images from Koblenz
Original: Fresh capture: here's my latest Saturn, shot in infrared at 685 nm on October 4, 2026 from Koblenz. ▼ Vixen VC200L | QHY
An amateur astrophotographer in Koblenz, Germany has released a new image of Saturn captured on October 4, 2026 using a Vixen VC200L telescope and a QHY camera. The shot was taken in infrared at 685 nm, with lucky imaging at 4500 mm focal length. The photographer says a higher frame rate and infrared luminance channel noticeably improved the result.
Why now: Astrophoto enthusiasts are engaging with the technical achievement of a sharp infrared Saturn image from a backyard setup.
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