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Amateur astronomer captures striking new Saturn image

Original: New Saturn capture! Just a few days after my last attempt, I revisited the ringed planet (Saturn) for the first time wit

An amateur astrophotographer has released a new image of Saturn, taken just days after a previous attempt and using a Baader IR-Pass 685nm filter for the first time. The shot was made with a Vixen VC200L telescope and a QHY 5-III-462C camera, combining an infrared luminance channel with native RGB colour data. Space enthusiasts have been sharing the result, praising the level of detail in the ringed planet's appearance.

Why now: Amateur astrophotography images of Saturn draw attention from space and stargazing communities, especially when new equipment or techniques are used.

SaturnVixen VC200LQHY 5-III-462CBaader IR-Pass 685nm filter

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• New Saturn capture! Just a few days after my last attempt, I revisited the ringed planet (Saturn) for the first time with the Baader IR-Pass 685nm filter. ▼ Vixen VC200L | QHY 5-III-462C I combined the 685nm luminance channel with a native RGB from the UV/IR Cut. Shot at… · astrocampEU · 7

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