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Master Your Calibration Frame Collection!
Reduce the effects of dust, vignetting, and other optical aberrations in yourimaging train with this astrophotography workflow accessory! With adjustablebrightness and even illumination coverage for scopes up to 6″ in aperture youcan capture quality calibration flat frames and propel your photos to anotherlevel. Expertly correct your images, with the Pegasus Astro FlatMaster 150Dimmable WiFi Flat Field Illumination Panel!
While more time on target will improve your astrophotography results, addingcalibration data to your process can alsoprovide a large boost to your images and help add more impact! Pegasus Astro’s FlatMaster 150 Dimmable WiFi Flat Field Illumination Panelmake capturing superb flat calibration data easy,with even illumination across the 150 mm panel. This meansyour flat frames will capture the details you need to enhance your images andnot hot spots that can actually add aberrations into the final picture,ensuring you’re not taking a step back while pushing your image qualityforward. This illumination is adjustable to allow you to tailor the FlatMasterto your setup, and can reach levels suitable for short exposures even imagingtrains using restrictive filters—with an f/7 system using 3 nm filtersonly needing 2-3 seconds to capture a suitable calibration frame. With WiFi,USB, and a manual brightness button, the Pegasus Astro FlatMaster can easilyfit in your preferred workflow, making wrapping up your imaging session acinch!
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An Easy to Use Quality Flat Frame Data Collection Assistant
Experience bright and even flat frame performance and a versatile set ofcontrol methods with the Pegasus Astro FlatMaster 150 Dimmable WiFi Flat FieldIllumination Panel!
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Superb Calibration
The Pegasus Astro FlatMaster 150 Dimmable WiFi Flat Field Illumination Panel gives you 150 mm of even and adjustable illumination for calibration that will correct imaging train aberrations without adding issues back in. This panel covers telescopes up to 6″ in aperture, and does not require any intermediate layers like cloth or paper—simply point your telescope upwards and rest the FlatMaster directly on top! The illumination this panel provides is adjustable, ensuring that you can collect flat frames without overexposing or underexposing setups, even up to those using aggressive 3 nm narrowband imaging filters.
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Versatile Control
Dialing in the FlatMaster is easy, with three separate adjustment methods supported! If a hands-on approach is your style, simply use the physical button next to the FlatMaster’s USB B data/power port to gradually increase the brightness. For more granular control, connect this panel to USB and set FlatMaster’s illumination from the Pegasus Unity software* or your favorite ASCOM 7/ INDI compatible imaging suite. Or hone in your brightness completely untethered, with 2.4 Ghz WiFi connectivity; simply connect your computer or mobile device to FlatMaster’s hotspot, navigate to “flatmaster.local” in your browser, and use the brightness slider to set your perfect illumination level! The Pegasus Astro FlatMaster 150 Dimmable WiFi Flat Field Illumination Panel can also communicate with most imaging suites that support the wireless ASCOM Alpaca protocol, and can be used wired/wirelessly simultaneously, ensuring your ideal imaging process is supported!
Please Note: Pegasus Astro states that their Unity software suitecurrently does not work with Windows machines equipped with theSnapdragon line of CPUs.
Astronomy Hub: Your one-stop-shop for Astrophotography Knowledge!
Our Gear Experts have compiled a wealth of information to help expand your astrophotography knowledge! Below you’ll find links to articles, videos and “how-to” guides. Just one more reason that our Astronomy Hub is a one-stop-shop for all your astronomy and astrophotography needs!
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