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Old 25-03-2018, 09:16 PM
Startrek (Martin)
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First Astrophotography Laptop

Would appreciate some advice on purchasing my first Astronomy / Astrophotography Laptop over the next couple of months

I have a HEQ5 mount with a 150" F6 reflector and a Canon 600D DSLR

At the moment I drift align / 2 star align and take photos of objects using the Synscan Hand controller to guide me around the night sky.I also use Stellarium on the desk top to provide info

I would like to progress to the next level and utilise various software for controlling the mount, guiding , imaging , stacking and processing etc..

From what ive read so far from various forums , websites etc.. the specs for a goodAstro Laptop should be geared towards the following -

15.6" HD screen
Intel Core i7 processor
Memory up to 16GB RAM
Storage 1TB HDD and 512GB SSD
At least 3 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x Card reader
At least 5 to 6 hours of battery life ??
Windows 10 Home operating system
Colour preferably black

If the above Laptop specs are generally ok can anyone suggest a brand , model or type that they have been happy with over the last 12 to 18 months

Appreciate any advice on the above

Thanks in advance !
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