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ZWO LRGB filters with ZWO 1600MM-Pro Question

Last post by fatboy1271 « Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:00 am
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by TheButcher » Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:06 am

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Hey all,

Just waiting for my new 1600 Pro to come in. Now I have a questions about the package I got. For starters I am gona use the LRGB ZWO 1.25...

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Thanks for asking this, as I'm looking at an ASI1600 Pro combo package! I use a DSLR so I know nothing about dedicated cams or filter wheels.

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Last post by fatboy1271
Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:00 am
Filters to fit T-Adapter

Last post by Thefatkitty « Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:33 pm
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by Mac » Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:40 pm

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I have a Celestron 6 SCT with the AVX EQ mount.

I am looking for LP filters and others that fit the Celestron T-Adapter #93633-A when mounting my...

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Yup; I have the exact same part, and actually keep a cheap LP filter on the end to keep dust out when it's on the camera :D Any 1.25 filter should...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:33 pm
Got my new cam today!

Last post by Micke187 « Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:00 am
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by Micke187 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:36 pm

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Today my new toy arrived and was reallt eager to get it setup on my rig the ASI1600mm pro :)
Laid an order for a cool version at teleskop-service...

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Thanks!
Thats not the zwo filterwheel its the Starlight xpress filterwheel . I keeped the wheel only sold the h-18 mono i had before.
Yeah i...

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Last post by Micke187
Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:00 am
Camera Options

Last post by fatboy1271 « Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:29 pm

by fatboy1271 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:29 pm

I'm not quite there, but getting close to seriously considering a dedicated camera and filter wheel. There's an ASI1600 Pro Mono bundle that my local...

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Last post by fatboy1271
Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:29 pm
Made the switch to Mono, any tips?

Last post by TheButcher « Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:30 am

by TheButcher » Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:30 am

Hey all,

I finally made the switch over to Mono, today I just ordered a ZWO1600mm Pro with ZWO EFW 5 pos mini and ZWO LRGB starter Package thing. I...

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Last post by TheButcher
Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:30 am
First run with APT

Last post by bobharmony « Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:21 pm
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by bobharmony » Sat Sep 28, 2019 5:37 am

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I have been looking to step things up a bit in my imaging, wanting to add the ability to do multiple targets and automated meridian flips to my...

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Thanks, Jim. My first (and only) pass at M31 was the result of 60 minutes of lights. It is a pretty bright object and can handle the shorter amount...

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Last post by bobharmony
Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:21 pm
My latest addition - a DIY dew/light shield

Last post by bobharmony « Sat Sep 28, 2019 5:59 am
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by bobharmony » Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:25 am

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I have been dealing with gradients of the worst sort ever since I started doing AP from my backyard a few years back. Proximity to a major city,...

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Pretty cool Bob, I hope that it works out!

I don't think that the image rotation is an android thing. My Iphone does it too, but only sometimes!...

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Last post by bobharmony
Sat Sep 28, 2019 5:59 am
How do you deal with AVX backlash?

Last post by yobbo89 « Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:03 pm
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by Baskevo » Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:50 pm

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Whats up everyone!

I've been told on the PHD2 forums that I have really bad backlash with my AVX mount. I was wondering if anyone had any...

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an image from someones channel, you see the whole gearing system is inline

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Last post by yobbo89
Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:03 pm
What I've done & what else I need? On my way to the dark side (site*)

Last post by Juno16 « Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:46 pm
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by Baskevo » Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:32 pm

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Hey all,

When I started with PHD2, I tried to do way too much at once, I jumped head first without doing a whole lot of research (I have that...

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Hi Baskevo,

Good for you!

I can’t wait to read about your adventures!

I still haven’t made it to a dark site. Nowhere convenient for me without a...

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Last post by Juno16
Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:46 pm
Isaac Szabo DSLR Camera Modifications

Last post by Juno16 « Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:52 am

by Juno16 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:52 am

Hey all,

Has anyone here had a dslr full spectrum mod done by Isaac Szabo?

His prices are only $175 for a full spectrum mod. I know that you get...

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Last post by Juno16
Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:52 am
Canon EOS Ra leak: Canon accidentally confirms its mirrorless astro camera

Last post by dcrowson « Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:45 pm
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by fatboy1271 » Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:50 pm

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Seems like this will happen, so my question is... Do I save for a cooled, dedicated AP camera or do I save for a dedicated DSLR AP camera? I have no...

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..but I still think the times have changed quite a bit in the 7 years since the 60Da was released. I think it was a few years later before there were...

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Last post by dcrowson
Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:45 pm
Idle mind got to wondering...

Last post by OhNo « Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:05 pm
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by OhNo » Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:07 pm

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I don't know if anyone here has tried this, so I thought I'd ask. I have been using a Stock (not Modified) T3 for DSO imaging. Even after 9 months of...

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Keep us in the loop, sounds like another avenue to explore! I had to waste a great night of searchin' the stars, I had a 0600 Hrs appointment this...

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Last post by OhNo
Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:05 pm
my ccd starts to break down on me !

Last post by yobbo89 « Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:35 pm
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by Micke187 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 1:25 pm

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Have had this issue i while now and i am aware there is something really wrong with my camera.
I have asked around and havent got a clear answer...

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ver nice, i have no doubts it's most likely a cracked solder joint causing that noise pattern which is pretty common in cooled cmos/ccd cameras

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Last post by yobbo89
Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:35 pm
Help with Mono Imaging Setup/purchase ZWO 1600- Pro

Last post by yobbo89 « Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:14 am
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by TheButcher » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:58 pm

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Hey All,

I have been thinking lately about going to the Mono 1600mm Pro, I love my 294MC but want to squeeze more out of my images and get more into...

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The setup looks fine, 1.25 inch filters will be ok on those scopes, recommend to go atleast 6nm filters and if you have really bad lp then 3nm would...

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Last post by yobbo89
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:14 am
What LP filter are you using?

Last post by yobbo89 « Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:49 am
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by Baskevo » Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:17 pm

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Hello everyone! So I recently finished my first image, and everyone pointed out the bad LP! I live in bortle 8/9 skies. I am looking into getting an...

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I'm using hydrogen alpha, beta, sii and oiii :lol: the colours go all funny :veryconfused:

I actually have a astronomik cls, I don't use it much,...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:49 am
Celestron se8 setup

Last post by PapaFox « Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:14 pm
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by PapaFox » Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:52 pm

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Trying to set up my orange tube for planetary imaging. Probably the usual suspects, Jupiter and Saturn.

This is what I have so far.

avx mount
8...

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After more research, I've found that, for planetary imaging,
f20 is optimal for my camera, so a 2x Barlow instead of a reducer.

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Last post by PapaFox
Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:14 pm
APT and Celestron ASGT - side of pier

Last post by bobharmony « Tue Sep 17, 2019 2:40 am
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by bobharmony » Sun Sep 15, 2019 5:23 pm
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I am working on trying to up my software game a bit, and am trying to get APT working with my Celestron ASGT mount. At the moment I am playing in the...

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Hi Bob,

Have you seen this page over at ideiki.com (APTs website)?

Cheers,
JT

Interesting timing, JT. I have been reading through that page for...
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Last post by bobharmony
Tue Sep 17, 2019 2:40 am
Planning Visit to a dark site

Last post by TheButcher « Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:07 am
Replies: 29
by Baskevo » Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:11 am
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Hey guys,

So the closest dark site to me is about a 2 hour drive. I want to head on out there in a month or so, during a new moon phase. Before I...

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I have the Orion 50mm Deluxe Mini Guide Scope with Helical Focuser and love it so far. Once you set focus, you don't need to refocus, it stays. It...
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Last post by TheButcher
Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:07 am
Extension cord from house Questions?? with Dew/frost ect..

Last post by dcrowson « Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:11 pm
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by TheButcher » Fri Sep 13, 2019 2:22 am

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Hey all,

I got a question about a new power setup that I am doing since I need more juice. I decided on using an extension cord coming from my house...

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Living in Missouri (misery?) and being an imager that sets up just about every clear night, I can say that I have yet to have an issue with dew,...

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Last post by dcrowson
Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:11 pm
What Magnitude Star Do You Use For Focus?

Last post by KathyNS « Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:01 pm
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by fatboy1271 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:16 am

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I'm wondering what star(s) you use to focus? I live in a Bortle 9 so I have very limited visibility. My made up theory has been the brighter the star...

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Kathy,

My take on it was you're not adjusting focus in a particular area of the sky to adjust for the object (infinity) but rather to adjust for the...

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Last post by KathyNS
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:01 pm
I need a serious smartphone adapter!

Last post by Ed217 « Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:46 am
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by Greg6498 » Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:55 pm

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I am currently using a Celestron NexYE phone adapter. The mechanisms are constantly coming loose and moving. So, I am considering the Tele Vue...

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Tried it out tonight. Works well as provides the live view from the Nikon on the 10 screen.

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Last post by Ed217
Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:46 am
12 volt power hub

Last post by Richard « Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:53 pm
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by Rmdigby » Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:17 pm

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Is there a 12 volt power supply hub so that I can run multiple 12 v devices (cameras, Go-To, etc) without having to have a separate plugin...

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Lead-acid starter batteries are vastly different than deep cycle batteries and are not designed for constant discharge below around 60% of their...

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Last post by Richard
Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:53 pm
AVX Backlash

Last post by fatboy1271 « Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:00 am
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by fatboy1271 » Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:52 pm
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I uploaded my last session's PHD2 log and apparently my DEC Backlash is out of control. I'm seeing YouTube videos on opening the gearbox to make some...

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Hey Tylerbo,

Obviously this is an At your own RISK statement; however, if you have any trepidation about adjusting the gears on the AVX it is...
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Last post by fatboy1271
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:00 am
camera adapters

Last post by Tylerbo « Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:55 pm

by Tylerbo » Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:55 pm

hello everyone,

I'm wondering if its possible to use a K-BODY style lens with a Zwo 294. I just wanted to see if its possible and what adapters I...

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Last post by Tylerbo
Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:55 pm
Leaked Google video reveals Pixel 4 astrophotography mode

Last post by fatboy1271 « Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:06 am
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by fatboy1271 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:28 pm

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I have the Pixel 2XL and the Night Mode is pretty cool. I'm interested to see how well a camera can keep 20 seconds of hand shaking under control...

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Yeah, if you can Instagram it then they will make it...

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Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:06 am

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