AP equipment / AP Software & Apps

New Topic

793 topics

Page 26 of 32
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
24
25
26
27
28
…
32
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

refractor vs astrograph

Last post by luker78 « Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:53 am
Replies: 13
by jrkirkham » Thu Dec 19, 2019 3:06 pm

First post

I am not looking at purchasing a new telescope right now BUT I've noticed all the Christmas sales and am curious.

I see 6 f/4 Newtonian astrographs...

Last post

I currently shoot with a 6 newt. I really enjoy it, you just need to keep in mind a few things.

1- The FOV. Because the focal length of a newt is...

13 Replies

3353 Views

Last post by luker78
Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:53 am
Where can I buy a Canon EOS 60Da camera?

Last post by Baskevo « Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:35 am
Replies: 8
by StarGazer45 » Wed Dec 25, 2019 7:02 pm

First post

I'm really keen on getting a Canon EOS 60Da, but can't find it for sale anywhere!

If you know where to find them, please let me know....

Last post

Congrats on the new camera! I hope you like it :) Luckily, if you ever do decide to upgrade, I think those older AP cameras retain a lot of their...

8 Replies

3130 Views

Last post by Baskevo
Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:35 am
Anyone using Orion 8" newtonian astrograph?

Last post by KathyNS « Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:40 am
Replies: 7
by Larry 1969 » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:52 pm

First post

I'm considering this scope on an EQ6-R Pro mount. All the specs I can find advertise the OTA weight as 17.5 lbs.
I find this odd since comparable...

Last post

Kathy,

Mind if I ask what coma corrector you're using?

Larry

Oops, sorry, I didn't see your post until now. I am using the Televue Paracorr 2.

7 Replies

2012 Views

Last post by KathyNS
Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:40 am
An example of incorrect spacing for a focal reducer!

Last post by Larry 1969 « Thu Dec 26, 2019 12:31 am
Replies: 3
by UlteriorModem » Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:10 pm

First post

I put this in another thread that withered on the vine.

Thought I might post this here to hopefully help someone in the future :D

The image below...

Last post

Thank you!

Larry

3 Replies

1268 Views

Last post by Larry 1969
Thu Dec 26, 2019 12:31 am
Color vs Mono CMOS...my math for comparing SNR

Last post by pmwolsley « Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:58 am

by pmwolsley » Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:58 am

This is my attempt at creating a worked example that compares identical mono and color cameras. I chose to use the ASI183MC Pro (color) and the...

0 Replies

775 Views

Last post by pmwolsley
Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:58 am
Calculating FoV for a cmos camera?

Last post by UlteriorModem « Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:26 am
Replies: 5
by UlteriorModem » Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:44 pm

First post

I am trying to figure out the calculated field of view of a 'new' setup.

I found the astronomy tools calculator but it seems to be geared for...

Last post

Ah! thanks I must have overlooked that!

5 Replies

1515 Views

Last post by UlteriorModem
Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:26 am
Guide scope and camera recommendations

Last post by depratnt « Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:23 pm
Replies: 5
by Larry 1969 » Sat Dec 21, 2019 8:02 pm

First post

Hello all!

I recently ordered myself a real mount (EQ6-R Pro) and I plan to put an Orion 8 astrograph on it.
I've never guided before so I'm going...

Last post

so with your coma corrector you will need 55mm of spacing from the sensor and the oag is 16.5mm thich so its actually a great fit tog et your...

5 Replies

1478 Views

Last post by depratnt
Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:23 pm
Trying to figure out camera's rotation?

Last post by yobbo89 « Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:46 pm
Replies: 7
by UlteriorModem » Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:51 am

First post

Hi all.

Got a new camera which required moving a lot of things around. So obviously the cameras orientation has changed.

I ran a frame through...

Last post

i just did a meridian flip and plate solve showed me 90.4 deg, the other/normal direction is 269.6

i guess that makes sense, negative 90 and another...

7 Replies

1886 Views

Last post by yobbo89
Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:46 pm
ZWO ASIair Pro?

Last post by yobbo89 « Thu Dec 19, 2019 1:10 pm
Replies: 13
by Larry 1969 » Thu Dec 19, 2019 12:45 am

First post

Hey guys and gals!

I stumbled across this gadget while surfing the web and if it works as advertised, EVERYONE should have one but, I fear, it may...

Last post

thanks mate!, i'll be looking into stellar mate.

13 Replies

4198 Views

Last post by yobbo89
Thu Dec 19, 2019 1:10 pm
AVX Can't Balance Dec

Last post by Baskevo « Thu Dec 19, 2019 5:02 am
Replies: 22
by Baskevo » Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:43 am
1

2
First post

Hi guys,

So I was trying out my new ZWO ASI 1600mm Pro tonight, so I installed it with the filter wheel on my ES 80mm FCD 100. Unfortunately, I...

Last post

Ah Okay so I think I get it...

It would be better to look at my RMS error for the whole night, and look at the logs, to get a better average of my...
22 Replies

5665 Views

Last post by Baskevo
Thu Dec 19, 2019 5:02 am
What to consider when buying a camera?

Last post by Larry 1969 « Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:03 am
Replies: 16
by Larry 1969 » Sun Dec 15, 2019 6:15 pm

First post

Hello all!

I've been doing quite a bit of reading regarding different camera options and I'm starting to get confused a bit.
I read that you should...

Last post

That does help Butcher. Thanks!
I have time for now. I just ordered my mount. Next will be the OTA and I'm going to use my trusty Canon T3i until I...

16 Replies

3588 Views

Last post by Larry 1969
Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:03 am
DSLR clip in filter

Last post by Stuart « Mon Dec 16, 2019 5:09 pm
Replies: 1
by jazzin » Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:46 pm

First post

I took my Astronomik light pollution clip in filter out to clean it and now I can seem to get it to clip back in.

Shouldn't it just clip right back...

Last post

I missed this post before. I hope you got it fixed. Have you considered imaging without the light pollution filter? Back when I had a DSLR I had one,...

1 Replies

1057 Views

Last post by Stuart
Mon Dec 16, 2019 5:09 pm
Field Flattner/Focal Reducer for ZWO 183mm-P Questions

Last post by UlteriorModem « Sun Dec 15, 2019 2:31 pm
Replies: 5
by TheButcher » Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:12 pm

First post

Hey all,

Well got my eyes done up, No more cataracts, but now got to wait for the recovery to lift heavy things a couple weeks. And I just found out...

Last post

I don't know of any setup that can fit M31 into a single frame... just saying :D

5 Replies

1672 Views

Last post by UlteriorModem
Sun Dec 15, 2019 2:31 pm
DSLR mount

Last post by Mac « Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:15 pm
Replies: 20
by Mac » Thu Dec 12, 2019 11:42 pm
1

2
First post

Will a setup like this where I mount a DSLR off to the side affect the guiding?

I am thinking that it would by causing additional torque in a...

Last post

lady, what is this new attire!, motor cross !?

Track/ sport riding in case I go oops :lol:

I had similar leather/pad/chest protector after...
20 Replies

4542 Views

Last post by Mac
Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:15 pm
Explore Scientific ED102

Last post by Mac « Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:28 pm
Replies: 65
by Mac » Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:44 pm
1

2

3

4
First post

The Explore Scientific ED102 is 25% off at $899.

Would this be a good scope on a Celestron AVX mount, should be fine at 10lbs. plus guide scope,...

Last post

Nice Steve!

Those are good values, especially for an AVX.

I see values like that sometimes, but the values move around from about 0.8” to 1.8”...
65 Replies

14996 Views

Last post by Mac
Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:28 pm
RUH ROHHH....

Last post by Astroglide65 « Thu Dec 12, 2019 4:29 pm
Replies: 5
by Astroglide65 » Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:56 pm

First post

Hello everybody,
Somehow I managed to break 2 of the 6 connection pins inside the male end of the connection of my ZWOASI224MC digital camera....

Last post

WOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!
It seems the pins were not broken, just bent out of shape and pushed back. I took a pair of needle nose pliers and pulled them...

5 Replies

1858 Views

Last post by Astroglide65
Thu Dec 12, 2019 4:29 pm
Pixel scale for Canon T7i

Last post by jazzin « Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:45 am
Replies: 2
by jazzin » Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:53 am

First post

What is the pixel scale for an image taken with the Canon T7i?

So I can enter it into SGPro

Last post

Thanks JayTee!

That helps

2 Replies

1119 Views

Last post by jazzin
Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:45 am
Ha Modified DSLR - First Impressions

Last post by Kanadalainen « Sat Dec 07, 2019 4:58 am
Replies: 8
by Juno16 » Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:51 am

First post

Hi Forum!

Well, I finally had a night to get out to try out my recently Ha modded dslr that I received several weeks ago from Lifepixel. The weather...

Last post

It looks like you traded in your 80mm ES for a 102... obviously its working for you! :)

8 Replies

2326 Views

Last post by Kanadalainen
Sat Dec 07, 2019 4:58 am
Nikon DS3500

Last post by JayTee « Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:12 pm
Replies: 11
by Don Alvarez » Thu Dec 05, 2019 3:51 pm

First post

I saw B&H has a deal on these with an extra ED lens for less than $400. The 70-300 ED lens alone seems to go for $400 by itself when not on sale, so...

Last post

Congrats on the purchase. I know you will enjoy this camera and it should take awesome images for you.

Another tidbit for you, they actually make...

11 Replies

2983 Views

Last post by JayTee
Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:12 pm
Going to start shooting with a modified Canon T6i

Last post by jazzin « Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:51 am
Replies: 2
by jazzin » Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:46 am

First post

I purchased a Canon T6i which I sent off to get the full spectrum modification. I already have a light pollution filter and a Ha filter and am...

Last post

Thanks Jim!

I'm hoping big time this will allow me to capture more detail in emission nebula like the Horsehead. I have the 12mm Ha filter so I...

2 Replies

1257 Views

Last post by jazzin
Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:51 am
Upgrading to Monochrome

Last post by Baskevo « Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:12 am
Replies: 12
by Baskevo » Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:18 am

First post

Hi y'all,

I've decided I am going to upgrade to a monochrome setup. When I started doing AP in August, I just wanted to take simple images to show...

Last post

So you're why I can't see anything in the night sky! You ordered what I want and now we have a month of no seeing :)

I almost purchased that bundle...

12 Replies

4093 Views

Last post by Baskevo
Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:12 am
sgp auto focus step size

Last post by Stuart « Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:18 am
Replies: 11
by yobbo89 » Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:34 pm

First post

have no idea where to put this post, we have a guiding sub forum but no auto focus lol

for some reason sgp autofocus is taking its time ,it will do...

Last post

Thanks Kathy, got it. You have officially made it into a tutorial bookmark! :-)

11 Replies

3295 Views

Last post by Stuart
Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:18 am
Refractor time...

Last post by Greenman « Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:10 pm
Replies: 11
by Greenman » Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:28 pm

First post

My long suffering wife has just ordered me a Celestron 102 AZ. I want to use this as a low cost option for bright DSO imaging.

It gets very...

Last post

Hello GM,

and congratulations on the new refractor.

The fast achromatic refractors are doing fine for the longer focus EPs (more than 15mm) with...

11 Replies

2911 Views

Last post by Greenman
Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:10 pm
Orion 0.8x Reducer

Last post by Baskevo « Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:06 am

by Baskevo » Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:06 am

Hi guys,

So I want to get a reducer so I can get in fit in more targets like m31 and the California Nebula with my new ZWO ASI1600mm Pro and the ES...

0 Replies

981 Views

Last post by Baskevo
Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:06 am
Modifying Canon T3

Last post by SKEtrip « Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:57 pm
Replies: 25
by Baskevo » Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:52 pm
1

2
First post

Hey y'all! I'm really excited because I purchased a Canon T3 the other day, with a pretty low shutter count (a lot of dust tho), and I have a tech-y...

Last post

auto focusing software is best supported with astronomy cameras , only a few dlsr brands are supported in imaging/focus software, i guess thats what...
25 Replies

7331 Views

Last post by SKEtrip
Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:57 pm

New Topic

793 topics

Page 26 of 32
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
24
25
26
27
28
…
32
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

{Welcome to TSS}

TheSkySearchers

AP equipment / AP Software & Apps

Forum permissions