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Frame a target for your telescope

Enter your telescope and eyepiece or camera. Space Time draws the field of view over sky survey imagery so you can see how the target fits before setting up.

🚀 Open the FOV simulator Free · Scope, eyepiece & sensor · Real imagery Telescope field-of-view overlay framing a target against real sky imagery

See the real field of view

The overlay uses your telescope, eyepiece, or camera sensor. Check whether Andromeda fits in one frame, how Orion will look through a wide eyepiece, or which camera rotation works best.

Field-of-view frame overlaid on a deep-sky target
Your true field of view, on real imagery.
Observing planner showing the best targets to frame tonight
Pair it with “Tonight's Best” to pick a target.

Plan your astrophotography

Try different focal lengths and camera rotations, then decide whether the target fits in one frame or needs a mosaic.

FAQ

How big will an object look in my scope?

The FOV simulator overlays your scope/eyepiece/sensor frame on real imagery, so you see the true size and fit.

Does it support cameras?

Yes. Frame through a camera sensor at the right scale and rotation for astrophotography planning.

Can I frame a specific object?

Pick a deep-sky target and see it at your equipment's true scale against real imagery.

Is it free?

Yes. In your browser, no account, no download.

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