Are Smart Telescopes Taking Over Astrophotography?
How smart telescopes started (Stellina, eVscope) and why Seestar changed everything
The software revolution: EQ mode, mosaics, stacking, and app-based processing
Smart scopes vs “smart rigs” (ASIAIR, N.I.N.A., plate solving, autofocus)
Why people keep asking for bigger “Pro” smart telescopes
The hard limit: you can’t download aperture (light collection + diffraction limit)
Why bigger smart telescopes get heavy fast (optics, mechanics, cooling, battery)
The price problem and upgradability risks in high-end all-in-ones
The “soul” of the hobby: building rigs, learning the process, and visual observing
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - The Rise Of The Machine
02:53 - Smart Scopes vs Smart Rigs
08:26 - You can’t download aperture
12:23 - The Price of Convenience
14:39 - The Heart within the Machine
15:56 - Conclusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2TZEulQ_34&fbclid=IwY2xjawPfvh5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFIN2ZwTlkwSTR5WnB2ZUNxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlCUZKYCkDP9QRHPMXRY3idy_CAxqcpGh909MKQ09i7Y343ZN8sd2CKSRrMq_aem_gGrCsJREHiegBuCXZ6WnIQ