3I/ATLAS β€” Livestream from Ukraine

πŸš€ Help Bring Space Closer!

We are raising $3,700 for an Explore Scientific 12β€³ GoTo telescope, astro camera, and streaming equipment to broadcast the rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS live from Ukraine.

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$1,250 of $3,700 raised β€” every donation brings us closer to the goal!

From October to December 2025, the rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will pass through our Solar System.
With your help, we'll show it live from Ukraine using a powerful 12β€³ telescope and a professional astro camera.

πŸ”­ Your donation = more space for everyone! Your support will help us purchase equipment, set up the stream, and share this unique moment with the world.

🌌 What the Stream Will Look Like

When the comet reaches maximum brightness, our telescope will show it live.
We will use live stacking of images to gradually reveal details and the tail.
Viewers will feel like astronauts right from home!

πŸ”­ Equipment & Software Details

Explore Scientific 12 Ultra-Light Dobsonian

Explore Scientific 12β€³ Ultra-Light Dobsonian (GoTo)

Large 12" mirror with GoTo automatic tracking.

Price: $2,300–2,600

ZWO ASI294MC Pro Camera

ZWO ASI294MC Pro (Cooled Color Camera)

4/3” sensor, cooled to -35 Β°C for low noise imaging.

Price: ~$1,000

Alternative: ZWO ASI533MC Pro (~$900)

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Software

  • β€’ SharpCap Pro (~$15/year) – for live stacking and image processing
  • β€’ OBS Studio (free) – for streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook
  • β€’ Verified YouTube account – required for live streams
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Accessories & Filters

  • β€’ T2 to 2” adapter: $30–50
  • β€’ PowerBank / portable power for outdoor streaming
  • β€’ Optolong L-Pro light pollution filter: $150–200
  • β€’ Bahtinov mask focus aid: $30