From November 14-16, 2025, the 7th Yangtze River Delta Star Party gathered astronomy enthusiasts, astrophotographers, and industry leaders at Anji Jiangnan Tianchi. As a Gold Sponsor, ToupTek Astro joined forces with Airy Disk and iOptron, creating an unforgettable experience for the astronomy community.
New Astronomy Gear That Stole the Show
True to our mission of "Simplify Imaging", we showcased our complete product lineup, including:
- Deep sky cameras: SkyEye and ATR series
- Planetary cameras: G3M series
- Guide cameras: GPM series
- Astronomy accessories: GS series guide scope, OAG, AAF, AFW and astronomical filters
- Astronomical telescope: HOPE D60
Our astrophotography equipment demonstrations provided a complete astronomy imaging solution for every level of enthusiast.
HOPE D60 Astronomical Telescope
The star of our show was undoubtedly the HOPE D60 astronomical telescope. This 60mm f/4.66 telescope features:
- Flat-field APO optical design
- Full-frame coverage with sharp stars edge-to-edge
- Perfect for deep sky imaging
Early testers praised its "exceptional sharpness and fine stars," making it ideal for astrophotography.”
GS Series Guide Scopes: More Than Just Guiding
Available in 150mm to 350mm focal lengths, these versatile scopes offer:
- Triplet APO design with ED glass
- Multiple uses: guiding, visual observing, or telephoto photography
- Excellent value for astronomy beginners alike
A family was seen using the GS-350 with visual observation accessories to observe a distant mountain - a perfect demonstration of the GS series guide scope’s versatility.
Vibrant New Color
The new "Fjord Green" and "Stellar Magenta" cameras, paired with the HOPE D60, broke away from our classic blue palette. These fresh hues not only elevate the style of astronomy gear but also reflect ToupTek Astro's thoughtful approach to enhancing the user experience.
Real-World Testing Under Perfect Skies
November 15th brought ideal conditions for both solar and deep-sky imaging.
At daytime, a solar photography lover used our G3M678M planetary camera with the Sky-Watcher HELiOSTAR 100 H-alpha scope to capture stunning solar chromosphere details. This demonstrates excellent high-frame-rate performance of G3M678M.
Solar chromosphere, captured with Sky-Watcher HELiOSTAR 100Hα+G3M678M
As darkness fell, we demonstrated two complete HOPE D60 imaging systems: the new "Fjord Green" ATR2600C and "Stellar Magenta" SkyEye62AC cameras, with astrophotography controller StellaVita for seamless operation.
The preview of StellaVita APP 2.0 received rave reviews for its intuitive interface and smooth operation.
Snapshot of StellaVita APP 2.0 CN version
Within minutes, we captured M42 Orion Nebula and M31 Andromeda Galaxy.
M42 Orion Nebula: HOPE D60+ATR2600C+StellaVita, 60s single frame
M31 Andromeda Galaxy: HOPE D60+ATR2600C+StellaVita, 600s single frame
Connecting with Our Astronomy Community
Our stargazer meeting fostered genuine conversation about astronomy journey stories, product feedback and suggestions, and technical Q&A with our engineers. We're grateful for every insight shared – your feedback directly shapes our future products. Three lucky participants won exclusive gear in our giveaway!
Astrophotography Competition Sponsorship
As an award sponsor, we were proud to present HOPE D60 telescopes, ATR585C camera, and GS-250 guide scopes to talented winners of the photography competition.
Looking Ahead
Special thanks to the Hangzhou Astronomical Society, event volunteers, and every stargazer who made this event memorable. Your passion inspires our commitment to creating accessible astrophotography equipment for all. Looking ahead, we will be committed to developing innovative astronomy cameras and telescopes, expanding our smart astrophotography controller capabilities, and making deep-sky astrophotography accessible to everyone.
The stars await, and we will see you under the next clear sky.