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Just pulled the trigger

Last post by BABOafrica « Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:05 pm
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by SkyHiker » Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:48 am
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I decided I need some weight training and ordered a 12 F/4 PTO astrograph from OPT. It seems like a great deal for $800, it comes with rings but the...

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Nice to FINALLY get the scope in one piece. I'm interested in your experience.

Joe // BABO
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Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:05 pm
ASICAP for iOS?

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:22 pm

by pakarinen » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:22 pm

Any news / rumors about ZWO releasing an iOS version of ASICAP? I use my iPhone for Sky Safari, etc. while observing and boy howdy, would it be nice...

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:22 pm
OAG recommendations for C-11

Last post by umasscrew39 « Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:33 pm
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by KathyNS » Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:37 pm

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I have some unexpected (i.e. free ) money coming in soon. I would like to be able to use my C-11 for galaxies and other small DSOs. While I have...

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Hi Kathy

I saw your post on CN and was going to respond along with the others but decided to respond here instead...I have no idea why I didn't....

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Last post by umasscrew39
Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:33 pm
Determining back focus requirements for Newtonian

Last post by chris_g « Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:31 am
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by chris_g » Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:39 am

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Hello all,

Is there a some way to determine how much back-focus a Newtonian will need to to achieve focus based on it's specs, I was looking at a...

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Maybe I am patronizing but it's well known how easy it is to get blndsighted by all the bling and buy stuff that you may not use.

No, you're not,...

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Last post by chris_g
Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:31 am
Modified my 450D

Last post by Greenman « Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:26 pm
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by SkyHiker » Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:32 am

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Last week I destroyed my self-modified Fuji X-a1 after opening it up again trying to fix a light leak. Everything went fine but I had to reopen it a...

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It's amazing how much CMOS technology has advanced. I can surmise that when the 2600 arrives, the 450D will probably go back into the drawer.

JT...

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Last post by Greenman
Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:26 pm
Thoughts on remote telescopes.

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:55 pm
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by AstroBee » Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:23 pm

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First, right off the bat, I hope I'm not opening a can of worms. That's not my intention at all. I'm just very curious.
And I'm not talking about...

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Okey dokey, I downloaded the RGB FITS files from T-Live of the Tarantula and requested an NGC open cluster from their list. My trial expires in a few...

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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:55 pm
Synscan WiFi Dongle

Last post by mariner10 « Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:31 am
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by mariner10 » Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:09 am

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Hi, for the first time last night I tried to use my newly acquired Synscan WiFi dongle to drive my EQ8 Pro.
It connected okay and seemed to be fine...

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Hello Steve

Sounds like it's trying to run two instances of something which it can't. Do you get the same error message if you completely shut it...

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Last post by mariner10
Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:31 am
Help selecting auto focuser.

Last post by Larry 1969 « Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:11 pm
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by Larry 1969 » Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:40 pm

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Good day all!
I got myself a new camera (Altair Hypercam 26C) over a month ago and have yet to try it out due to the weather...
So my budget has...

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Thanks for the replies! I ordered the Moonlight!

Larry

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Last post by Larry 1969
Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:11 pm
nikon coolpix p500 is it possible? wide angle night sky photography?

Last post by realflow100 « Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:32 pm
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by realflow100 » Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:23 am

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I got a new camera mainly for video. but im wondering if its possible you could take night sky photos with it. maximum exposure and iso lengths is 8...

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There is no bulb mode on any dials or modes.
There is no 2.5mm jack either.
its not a full DSLR. its a bridge camera which isnt the same as a DSLR....

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Last post by realflow100
Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:32 pm
My Apertura AD12 is not reaching focus with ZWO camera

Last post by TheButcher « Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:31 pm
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by TheButcher » Wed Feb 17, 2021 5:08 am

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Hey all,

I seem to be having an issue with my new (used) Apertura AD12 when I try hooking up my 290mm to it. For some reason, it is not reaching...

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That's impressive! I have a Z12 and can reach focus with a Baader CC and a mirrorless Fuji DSLR. Earlier efforts required moving the mirror up by...

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Last post by TheButcher
Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:31 pm
Most affordable camera for guiding

Last post by ARock « Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:57 pm
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by StarLord101 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:25 am

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I am interested in getting guiding going with a celestron guide scope on my AVX mount. Usually, when I see people talking about cheap guide cameras,...

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I use an AR0130 based mono security webcam. Sort of like this but mine had a box around of the board.

Took the lens out and attached a 1.25 to M12...

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Last post by ARock
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:57 pm
CMOS overtaking CCDs

Last post by SkyHiker « Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:10 pm

by SkyHiker » Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:10 pm

Nothing surprising given what's offered these days, but a nice overview,

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Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:10 pm
Planet and Lunar Imaging Train Equipment Recommendations

Last post by Kerry C. « Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:18 am
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by Kerry C. » Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:25 pm

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Some recommendations please. I am gathering the equipment needed for planet and lunar photography. This is what I have so far.
Scope....Celestron C8...

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Hi Kerry,

You’re limfac for a planetary/lunar imaging is focus. You need a way to precisely focus your scope. I use both a Feather Touch micro...

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Last post by Kerry C.
Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:18 am
ZWO ASI183mm-c?

Last post by OhNo « Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:09 pm
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by Gordon » Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:53 am

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I have a ASI1600mm-c, ASI 174mm-c and ASI120mc.

I’m looking at the subject camera to use on my ES80ed scope mainly for deep sky. My 1600 gets used...

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Under my sky (Bortle 1-2) I have never taken darks for the 533. Some owners are reporting hot pixel issue with the 533. The 533 is a pretty darned...

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Last post by OhNo
Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:09 pm
Heads Up- Clouds Coming- Sorry

Last post by umasscrew39 « Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:02 pm

by umasscrew39 » Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:02 pm

I was just notified that my new camera- the ZWO ASI2600MM Pro that was just released, is on its way to me. Sorry to folks in the eastern United...

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Last post by umasscrew39
Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:02 pm
Losmandy Plate size for 12" Newt/Dob Recommendations

Last post by TheButcher « Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:33 pm
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by TheButcher » Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:31 pm

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Hey All

I scratched the RC10 Truss idea and took a different route. To get a 12 Dob for ISS which was my main goal and use it for Lunar/Planatary...

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Attach all of your equipment to the telescope and then find the location for the balance point, mark that location.
From there you can measure front...

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Last post by TheButcher
Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:33 pm
Pulled the trigger...

Last post by Kanadalainen « Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:48 pm
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by Greenman » Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:58 pm

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FLO Order placed ZwoASI 533 Pro TEC, Oplong CLS Filter. Now I have a large learning curve, not only on the camera, but guiding, PHD2 etc. Mind you...

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Hi Tony,

I think you will love the 533.

Ian

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:48 pm
Clear skies please, as first light needed.

Last post by Thefatkitty « Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:11 pm
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by Greenman » Fri Jan 29, 2021 3:27 pm

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Well, all here and basically set up ASI 224MC as guiding cam, ASI 533 MC Pro TEC as main cam. And me headed straight for a rabbit hole :Astronomer1:...

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Tony, that is really sweet! I would love to have a Starwave of any sort; good for you :D

Quite liked the title of your thread; that made me laugh,...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:11 pm
C8 Edge HD vs 120 mm apo

Last post by sdbodin « Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:48 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:26 pm

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Hello to all,

I typically use my 70mm apo for astro work - its my only AP scope and I have been gathering images for about 8 months. I have about 6...

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I don't have an edge HD, but just from a personal point of view, the more plate scale the better for galaxies. I usually image at 2500mm with the...

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Last post by sdbodin
Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:48 pm
New to the hobby!

Last post by Ed217 « Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:30 pm
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by zoom_one » Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:08 am
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Hello All! I hope this is in the right place..

I'm fresh to the hobby, however been obsessing over it for the last decade, and researching for hours...

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My focus for the SkyGuider Pro was wide angle shots of things like the Milky Way or meteor showers. With a 35mm lens on a Nikon D5600 I can get 10...
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Last post by Ed217
Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:30 pm
Cold temps led to focuser slippage!

Last post by UlteriorModem « Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:37 am
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by UlteriorModem » Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:51 am

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This is a first for me.

Left a SGP sequence running last night. Went out to recover stuff in the morning. SGP reported a sequence aborted in the wee...

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I had similar problems. In cold weather, after a flip, the focuser would lose all traction, and the weight of the camera would pull the focuser out...

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Last post by UlteriorModem
Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:37 am
Nikkor 500mm f/5 Reflex (Mirror) Lens Pros amd Cons

Last post by metastable « Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:56 pm

by metastable » Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:56 pm

I just ordered a lens from the 1960s called the Nikkor Reflex f5 500mm. It uses mirrors.

Does anyone know what the pros and cons will be for...

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Last post by metastable
Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:56 pm
Spacing question (with pics)

Last post by KathyNS « Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:25 am
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by Larry 1969 » Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:23 am

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Good day all!
I just received my new Altair Hypercam 26C and spacers and I'm trying to get everything ready (in case the clouds ever clear...)....

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The general rule is that you measure from flange to flange. So male threads are included in a measurement, but female threads are not.

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Last post by KathyNS
Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:25 am
No telescope yet.............

Last post by Lowjiber « Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:50 pm
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by SMPhotography » Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:35 pm

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I ordered a Celestron NexStar 8SE but they are backordered until March :x .

Below is a composite image of 8 consecutive nights of shooting the moon...

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Give Woodland Hills a call. They usually have 'em in stock when others are backordered...

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Last post by Lowjiber
Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:50 pm
External battery for dslr

Last post by SMPhotography « Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:42 pm
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by jazzin » Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:23 am

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I've run into a problem with my camera batteries dying out on me after about 8 frames into my session. So that got me thinking if there is an...

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I have a compact 500 cranking amp car battery and DC to AC inverter that I take on location on my portrait sessions. It works like a champ . The...

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Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:42 pm

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