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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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• Fresh capture: here's my latest Saturn, shot in infrared at 685 nm on October 4, 2026 from Koblenz. ▼ Vixen VC200L | QHY 5-III-462C The higher frame rate and the IR-based luminance channel made a real difference. Lucky imaging with a 2.5x Powermate at 4500 mm, f/22.5. A clear… · astrocampEU · 36

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