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Putting YOU at the center of our universe. LIVE on YouTube FRIDAYS 10AM PST. Welcome to Sky-Watcher’s official ”What’s Up?” Podcast! Featuring product announcements and in-depth overviews for some of the amateur astronomy industry’s most popular gear like our EQ6-R Pro mount, Esprit series ED refractors, and the Star Adventurer star tracker. We also feature monthly astronomical observing and imagi... more

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Diana Hannikainen
Editor-in-Chief, Sky and Telescope Magazine
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Ann Druyan
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Host of the Sky-Watcher What's Up? Podcast, providing insights on product use, community engagement, and astronomy events.

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Ep. 277 Tech Talk with Alex #8
Q: Could you go over basic power rules for mounts and general power recommendations?
The hosts explain that smaller mounts typically use servo motors (with about 12 volts, 2 amps as a guideline), while larger mounts use stepper motors requiring higher voltage (around 12-13 volts at 4-5 amps) to move heavier equipment reliably. They emphasize using quality, regulated power sources and not cheaping out on batteries or adapters, especially for field use, to prevent intermittent failures.
Ep. 279 Richard Wright, SmartEye
Q: Could you talk about the difference between viewing planets, galaxies and deep sky objects with the SmartEye?
SmartEye is optimized for deep-sky observing because it compiles multiple short exposures into a brighter, cleaner image; planets and the Moon can be viewed in live view, but planetary stacking is less effective than deep-sky stacking, though future live view updates will improve planetary exposure control.
Ep. 282 Luca Bartek, Space Koala
Q: What is your approach to remote imaging and fieldwork, and how do you manage the practicalities like weather and data storage?
Lutza discusses leveraging remote sites for dark skies, planning around anti-cyclones for clear nights, and using NAS storage to securely back up raw images and processed data, while deciding what to keep or discard based on usefulness and quality.
Ep. 282 Luca Bartek, Space Koala
Q: How do you balance testing new gear with maintaining honesty in reviews, especially when manufacturers supply the gear?
She emphasizes objectivity and transparency, sharing both positive results and issues when they arise, and notes that honesty is essential to maintain credibility with viewers who rely on her reviews for real-world expectations.
Ep. 282 Luca Bartek, Space Koala
Q: What inspired you to choose Space Koala as your brand name, and why Switzerland as your base?
Lutza explains the koala motif came from a personal fondness for koalas, and the branding evolved from a personal page to Space Koala after naming and domain decisions; location choice reflects her residence and practicality rather than origin, with English as the common professional language.

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