LuxSpace Lab
The Observatory
LuxSpace Lab is a remote, fully automated observatory located under the dark skies of Manciano, Italy, engineered for continuous, unattended use.
Hosted by DeepLab and developed by Double A Studios, the observatory is designed for deep-sky imaging and high-quality astronomical data.
Thanks to a carefully planned combination of professional-grade optics, robust automation, and a waterproof workflow, it supports long-term scientific, educational, and creative projects.
Optical Train
Telescope: TS-Optics 12" f/8 RC carbon truss
Camera: Player One Poseidon-M Pro (IMX571)
Filters: Baader SHO 7nm + LRGB (CMOS optimised)
Guiding: Player One OAG Max
Guide Camera: Player One Apollo-M (IMX174)
Focuser: ZWO EAF
Controller: N.I.N.A.
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First Light
NGC 1491, an emission nebula in the constellation Perseus, marks the first light from LuxSpace Lab. This deep 23-hour integration showcases the observatory’s sensitivity to faint nebulosity and fine structural detail.
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Galaxy Hunting
NGC 891, an edge-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Andromeda, very similar to the Milky Way. This deep imaging project focuses on the razor-thin disk and its striking dust lane, while gently revealing the faint halo beyond.
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Purpose & Philosophy
LuxSpace Lab is designed as a high-precision platform for scientific imaging, long-term monitoring and advanced astrophotography. The observatory produces research-grade data suitable for studies of dynamic objects, high-resolution structural analysis, publications, outreach, and education.
Its capabilities bridge artistic imaging, pro-am science and public engagement.
With a sub-arcsecond plate scale, a stable f/8 RC optical system, and a full SHOLRGB filter set, LuxSpace Lab is equipped to capture phenomena that require both depth and resolution — from variable nebulae and compact galaxies to blazars, cataclysmic variables and gravitational lenses.
The observatory supports high-cadence time-domain work, deep integrations, and multi-season monitoring programmes.
