Primalucelab

08/05/2026

The Space Koala tested our SESTO SENSO 3 SC focusing motor against our ESATTO 2" LP low profile focuser on her Celestron EdgeHD 8" — and shared the results!

SESTO SENSO 3 SC motorizes the native internal focuser of the EdgeHD, for a simple, non-invasive, and affordable solution.

ESATTO 2" LP replaces the internal focuser with a complete motorized focuser, allowing you to lock the primary mirror and eliminating mirror shift.

Which one performs better for ? Watch the comparison to find out:

SCT external focuser vs internal focuser: I tested the PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 2" LP against the SESTO SENSO 3-SC on a Celestron EdgeHD 8 using NINA autofocus da...

23/04/2026

Look at this stunning lunar image captured by Gary Varney with a Celestron CPC Deluxe HD 11" powered by PrimaLuceLab!

You can see three of the most iconic fractures on the Moon in a single frame: Rimae Triesnecker, Rima Hyginus and Rima Ariadaeus!

Camera: PlayerOne Mars-M. Barlow: TeleVue Powermate 2.5X.

The sharpness and level of detail you can reach with this setup is fantastic. And this is with a telescope you can use also for visual and deep-sky astroimaging without the need of an equatorial wedge!

https://www.primalucelab.com/telescope-kits/

21/04/2026

We had an amazing time at inside the Celestron booth, showcasing something truly exciting: the "CPC Deluxe HD powered by PrimaLuceLab" !

A huge thank you to David Farina from Cosmos Safari for the interview!

We revealed how integrating our devices and PLAY software with the CPC Deluxe HD 8", 9.25" and 11" models creates a system you can use for visual, planetary and deep-sky — no equatorial wedge needed!
This is what happens when two passionate teams join forces for the love of the night sky.

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20/04/2026

Hello ! We are proud to announce the Celestron CPC Deluxe HD Series, powered by PrimaLuceLab!

The CPC Deluxe HD is one of the most iconic aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain ever made. Now with SESTO SENSO or ESATTO motorized focusing solutions, ARCO field de-rotator, and EAGLE computer with PLAY software to create a fully integrated system, ready for visual observation, high-resolution planetary imaging and deep-sky — without the need for an equatorial wedge!

Easy to use but not limited. Available starting June in 8", 9.25" and 11". Discover the full series on our website: https://www.primalucelab.com/telescope-kits/

13/04/2026

Hello ! We just had an incredible time at NEAF 2026, the world's most important and expo! In this video, Filippo Bradaschia and Thomas Bramwell walk you through everything we presented at the PrimaLuceLab booth, and there were some big surprises!

We show you the takahashiamerica dual telescope rig, fully modified with ESATTO focusers, ARCO rotators and EAGLE computer. We worked directly with the Takahashi factory to design the perfect adapter for the Epsilon line (130, 160 and 180).

We introduce the complete SESTO SENSO 3 lineup, our focusing motors now with encoder in three configurations: for external focusers, for SCT telescopes, and for photo lenses. The encoder means no more recalibration after manual adjustments!

Then we reveal the SATURN HD-20, a brand new mount born from our space industry work! Strain wave motor with belt transmission, dual encoder, weatherproof with ceramic treatment and 19°/sec slew speed. It was originally developed for ourselves, but after the incredible interest we received at the show... we'll see!

And finally we move to the Celestron booth to present the CPC Deluxe HD telescopes powered by PrimaLuceLab! A complete solution for visual, planetary imaging and deep sky astrophotography on an alt-azimuth telescope, no wedge needed. With the ARCO field de-rotator and PLAY software, you can guide and shoot exposures, stack in real time, and enjoy a telescope that does everything while remaining simple to use.

All the information is already on our website!

Hello astronomers! We are so excited to share with you what we presented at NEAF 2026, the world's most important telescope and astrophotography expo! In thi...

10/04/2026

Hello ! This week we’re in US for an entire week of and events! Today we’re at the NEAIC - Northeast Astro-Imaging Conference in Suffern NY, showing our latest innovations! We start with this dual rig setup, with Takahashi America FSQ-85 and Epsilon 160ED completely modded with ESATTO focusers, ARCO rotators and controlled by EAGLE computer. Running smoothly (and quickly) on the brand new SATURN HD-20 mount that made the first appearance just here at the event!

And we also have the Celestron EdgeHD 8” telescope with ESATTO 2” LP focuser, ARCO 2” rotator, GIOTTO flat field generator, ALTO cover motor and EAGLE6 computer!

Next stop, the NEAF astronomy and space expo on Saturday and Sunday day!

01/04/2026

Hello ! New version 1.9.8 of PLAY 1.9.8 software is here! Download now from our website www.primalucelab.com!

First, we added full support for our brand new SESTO SENSO 3 LS motorized focuser for telephoto lenses. We also added official support for Celestron fork-type mounts. AutoStacking is now faster thanks to better memory management, and we improved Autostacking for more reliable results. We also refined the Deep-Sky enhance, so your preview images look more natural. We made the RGB color correction sliders more precise, the AutoFocus step size is now a parameter you can customize for your specific setup, and you can now personalize the name of each OTA in your configuration.

We also fixed bugs that you helped us find. Thank you to everyone, your feedback makes PLAY better for the whole community!

31/03/2026

The Third Edition Filippo Bradaschia book "Explore the Universe through astrophotography: capturing pictures with telescopes and PLAY software" is here! 220 pages to take you on a complete journey: from visual observation, to with camera lenses, to planetary, lunar, and deep-sky imaging with .

This book is written for astronomers who want to explore the Universe with the instrument they choose, keeping full control of it. We believe in open systems. Automation and control together. This book explain how.

You can download it for free in PDF https://www.primalucelab.com/info/Explore-the-Universe-through-astrophotography-capturing-pictures-with-telescopes-and-PLAY-software.html

Or you can order the printed hardcover version from our website https://www.primalucelab.com/books/libro-explore-the-universe-through-astrophotography-capturing-pictures-with-telescopes-and-play-software-second-edition.html

03/03/2026

Stai cercando un posto dove il tuo codice conta davvero?

In PrimaLuceLab costruiamo , e stazioni di terra per e applicazioni spaziali. I nostri prodotti sono usati da appassionati, università e aziende della new space economy in tutto il mondo. Non è un settore qualunque. È uno di quelli in cui, quando fai bene il tuo lavoro, qualcuno da qualche parte del mondo riesce ad esplorare lo Spazio o l’Universo da terra.

PrimaLuceLab sta crescendo, e vogliamo fare sempre meglio. Per questo cerchiamo un **Software Developer** che entri a far parte del nostro team di sviluppo qui, fisicamente, nella nostra sede di Porcia (PN). Niente remoto. Niente part-time. Vuoi essere parte di qualcosa di concreto, e si viene qui a costruirlo insieme.

Chi cerchiamo: Non solo un profilo tecnico. Cerchiamo una persona che abbia cura di quello che produce. Che sappia che un bug in produzione non è un ticket da chiudere, è un problema da non creare. Lavorerai su applicazioni desktop e soluzioni web-based integrate con hardware ad alto contenuto tecnologico. Il tuo codice si interfaccerà con i nostri dispositivi via ethernet e seriale USB. Dovrai sapere cosa succede quando il software, il firmware e l'hardware si incontrano, anche se il firmware non lo scrivi tu (ma lo scrive un altro membro del team) e l'hardware lo progettiamo qui.

Quello che devi saper fare: JavaScript, TypeScript e Git sono il tuo pane quotidiano. Rust lo conosci bene. Python e VB.NET / C # li hai usati davvero. Sai cosa significa TCP/IP, gestire socket, costruire una comunicazione client-server solida. Il codice pulito e manutenibile non è un'opzione, è il tuo standard. Se hai anche esperienza con architetture modulari, SDR e comunicazioni radio digitali, ambienti Linux, o meglio ancora una passione per l'astronomia, sei già avanti.

Quello che offriamo: Un contesto tecnico avanzato. Prodotti veri, distribuiti in tutto il mondo. Un team piccolo, competente, dove quello che fai si vede. E un settore, l'astronomia e le comunicazioni spaziali, in cui è difficile non appassionarsi.

Non cerchiamo un dipendente. Cerchiamo un nuovo componente della squadra.

Sede di lavoro: Porcia (PN), Italia

Come candidarti: sei pronto a esplorare l’universo con noi? Invia il tuo CV e una breve presentazione su LinkedIn o via email a [email protected]

26/02/2026

Hello ! In this video, we share our vision of automation and remote control. Not from a product perspective, but from a philosophy perspective. Over the last few years, we’ve seen the rise of fully integrated systems that make faster and more accessible than ever. And we truly believe this is a positive evolution for astronomy. But as many and grow in experience, they often start asking for something more: more flexibility, more compatibility, more freedom, more control!