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Good Dedicated Camers for Scopes ???

Last post by Ed217 « Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:24 pm
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by Ed217 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 5:57 pm

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Looking at different dedicated telescope cameras. There are many ranges and kinds on the market and clearly some in use by various members here....

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One word of caution on those Bird-Jones scopes: DO NOT use them for projecting the sun. I loaned a celestron model to a camp and apparently someone...

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Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:24 pm
ASI294 (cooled) info request

Last post by Star Dad « Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:46 pm
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by Star Dad » Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:15 pm

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I am on the verge of buying said camera. But I need a couple of questions answered:
1. What is the setback for the focal point? Not sure that's the...

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Thanks Steve - I have a couple of lower rated AC/DC and 12V DC battery adapters. I can use those whilst I wait. And you are correct that power is...

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Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:46 pm
Mount for AP

Last post by chartram « Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:14 am
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by kenpresley » Sat Aug 31, 2019 9:09 pm

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Hi everyone,
Recently I purchased a Williams Optics Megrez 110 Double ED Apo with the eventual purpose of getting into AP. Right now I just use it on...

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I used to own an AVX, which was fantastic, but my equipment soon outgrew the weight capacity. Unlike other, more stout mounts, the AVX is best around...

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Last post by chartram
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:14 am
USB Powered Hub Recommendations?

Last post by fatboy1271 « Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:54 am
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by fatboy1271 » Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:46 pm

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Anyone use a powered USB hub they can recommend?

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Thanks Bryan!

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Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:54 am
Which scope with a Star Adventurer

Last post by JayTee « Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:55 pm
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by Jockinireland » Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:51 am

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I have recently got the Skywatcher Star Adventurer and am strarting out using it with just camera and lens. I'll stick at that for a while but am...

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Hi,

With a rated max capacity of 11lbs, this gives you only about 6lbs to use for AP. This will very much limit what you can attach to this mount....

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:55 pm
Laptop setup for night vision

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:08 pm
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by starfield » Sat Aug 31, 2019 5:35 pm

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Hi all,

Don't know if anyone has run into this, but as my eyes are getting older I'm finding I have a real hard time reading my windows laptop when...

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Hi Starfield,

I hadn’t had a chance to image from a dark place or attend a imaging star party yet. When that time comes, I will definitely look at...

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Last post by Juno16
Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:08 pm
Side by Side (SbS) Setup for AP

Last post by dritter « Sat Aug 31, 2019 2:25 am
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by JayTee » Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:06 am

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I'm a firm believer in the SbS setup for small OTA long exposure DSO AP. Here is a pic of one of my setups using two 80mm OTAs. White for imaging...

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I've always hear that SBS setups have flexure too.

But on the other hand, I've also done a lot of (hobby level) machine tool work and that...

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Last post by dritter
Sat Aug 31, 2019 2:25 am
Autofocus Suggestions

Last post by fatboy1271 « Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:42 pm
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by fatboy1271 » Thu Aug 29, 2019 5:22 pm

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Depending on cost I may or may not be able to immediately invest in an Autofocus setup but regardless, I am extremely interested in one; especially...

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I believe my local store has free shipping:

Also, they have 5% off, which started today and they didn't give me in store yesterday... :|
SAVE 5%...

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Last post by fatboy1271
Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:42 pm
Correct Name For A Part

Last post by JayTee « Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:45 pm
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by JayTee » Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:51 pm

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Hi All,

I would like to connect my ZWO ASI120MC to one of my Canon EF lenses. I have everything I need (the spacers) except I can't find an adapter...

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First, it's polar alignment then, at some point, it'll be attached to a mount solo and we'll see what happens! Two separate and not related...

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:45 pm
Anyone Ever? Manual Sensor Cleaning (EOS 70D)

Last post by Star Dad « Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:27 pm
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by fatboy1271 » Wed Aug 28, 2019 11:04 pm

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Just curious what the thoughts are on Manual Sensor Cleaning?

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Interesting and thank you! I didn't realize that that was what the sensor cleaning was doing - silly me thought it was a software/receptor cleansing...

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Last post by Star Dad
Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:27 pm
Mount and OTA advice?

Last post by yobbo89 « Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:13 pm
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by Larry 1969 » Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:02 pm
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Hello all!

My son and I got our 1st telescope almost 1 year ago and we have really enjoyed the experience! It is a Skywatcher 10 goto collapsible...

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Please correct me if I'm wrong. What I'm getting out of this is the only reason for a large aperture imaging scope would be to image smaller targets....
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Last post by yobbo89
Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:13 pm
AP camera - Where do I start

Last post by Baskevo « Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:59 am
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by Baskevo » Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:55 am
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What's up guys! As some of you may know, I recently purchased an Explore Scientific 80mm ED triplet refractor with a Celestron AVX mount for the...

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Thank you, Fatboy! I received my telescope last night, and unfortunately am having some trouble. I will post up in the beginners forum, hopefully you...
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Last post by Baskevo
Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:59 am
N.I.N.A.

Last post by fatboy1271 « Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:46 am
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by fatboy1271 » Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:29 am

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I don't know where to put software posts so I'll put this here; unless an Admin wants to move it.

I tried out N.I.N.A. last night for the first time...

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That's awesome Bryan! I set up the Meridian Flip but haven't experienced it yet. I did trip out over auto guiding stopping and starting when slewing...

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Last post by fatboy1271
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:46 am
How do I use an eyepiece?

Last post by madMARTINmarsh « Tue Aug 27, 2019 12:04 pm
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by madMARTINmarsh » Tue Aug 27, 2019 9:37 am

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Morning.

I just received the T2 adaptor for my Samsung NX300, £8 (including delivery from China so it likely cost about £4!! Its all aluminium too)...

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Excellent, thank you KathyNS.

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Last post by madMARTINmarsh
Tue Aug 27, 2019 12:04 pm
Dew Heater/Shield Solution for my setup?

Last post by TheButcher « Tue Aug 27, 2019 2:43 am
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by TheButcher » Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:34 pm

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Hey all,

I was imaging last night and ran into my first dew problem with my new setup. Skywatcher Equinox 80ED refractor , and an Orion Mini Guide...

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Thanks Jim and Yobbo.

I went the route of buying the Dew-Not Dew heater strips. 1 for the guide scope and 1 for the refractor. I probably would of...

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Last post by TheButcher
Tue Aug 27, 2019 2:43 am
Skywatcher 80ED Pro or 100ED Pro?

Last post by Jaq1967 « Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:43 am

by Jaq1967 » Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:43 am

Hello,

I am in the market for a Refractor for both visual and AP purposes, planetary and DSO. I currently have a Skywatcher Skymax 127, as well as a...

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Last post by Jaq1967
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:43 am
2X barlow showing light patch in DSLR image

Last post by Jockinireland « Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:20 am
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by Jockinireland » Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:52 pm

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I'm planning to try some first time planetary with

8 Meade LX200 GPS, Canon EOS 1100D Backyard eos and a New 2X barlow.

Setting up today during...

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Thanks for the input folks. It was a beautiful clear night when I went out - Milky Way starting to show even before it was fully dark - the best...

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Last post by Jockinireland
Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:20 am
Nikon 3500 vs iPhone X...some Questions

Last post by Ed217 « Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:15 pm
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by Ed217 » Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:33 pm
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I am new to AP and just learning. I have done telescopes in past decades. Have a new Meade StarNavigator NG 130mm. Trying different photo options...

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Thanks for the info Ed.

The 8SE will be an awesome planetary imaging scope. But remember it also requires a quality planetary webcam, although a...
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Last post by Ed217
Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:15 pm
Starting focus for SGP session: ideas?

Last post by yobbo89 « Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:51 pm
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by KathyNS » Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:37 pm

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I know that SGP's auto-focus routine needs you to be fairly close to focus before it can begin. How do people arrange this on an unattended session?...

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The gear is a friction fit onto the left-hand knob of the focuser, and that friction fit is what is slipping. The gear turns but the knob doesn't. I...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:51 pm
Connecting Altair Camera to Skymax 127

Last post by Jaq1967 « Thu Aug 22, 2019 11:04 pm
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by Jaq1967 » Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:31 pm

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Hello,

Question: I clearly need some kind of adaptor. Please advise.

I have an Altair Hypercam 183C PRO. I want to connect this onto a Sky-Watcher...

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From the Altair website:
The camera has a front female M42x0.75mm T-Thread interface.
And you can purchase the 2 OD Nosepiece with standard 2...

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Last post by Jaq1967
Thu Aug 22, 2019 11:04 pm
Astrophotography with a Samsung NX300?

Last post by JayTee « Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:27 pm
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by madMARTINmarsh » Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:33 pm

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Hello.

Just wondering if my NX300 would be a suitable camera for some minor Astrophotography?

Thanks.

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Hi,

It should work just fine. It uses an APS-C sensor so if you are mounting your camera on a simple tripod to shoot wide-angle photos of the sky...

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:27 pm
Imaging with a Barlow?

Last post by Jaq1967 « Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:23 pm
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by Jaq1967 » Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:40 am

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Probably a dumb question: Can I use a Barlow to increase magnification to images I want to take?

I have a Skymax 127T and a P150. Until now I was...

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Oooo... nice image!!! Thanks for your help.

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Last post by Jaq1967
Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:23 pm
My First DSLR

Last post by Juno16 « Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:48 am
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by Zachary » Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:52 pm

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Hello Everyone!

So I’m about to ask some super basic questions because I’m beginner to real AP. For the past 4 years, I’ve practiced AP. I’ve used a...

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Hi Zachary,

Good to see you here!

You sure sound like you are fired up bout imaging the night sky! You sure have every right to be because it is...

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Last post by Juno16
Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:48 am
Narrowband DSO imaging: Doublet or triplet refractor?

Last post by Jennifer Christine « Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:59 pm
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by Brian » Tue Aug 06, 2019 3:33 pm

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Hello stargazers,

I currently have a pretty ad-hoc AP rig. I use an SCT atop an AVX mount and a DSLR camera. Learning with this setup has been a...

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If you're taking narrowband one filter at a time, you can use an achro.

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Last post by Jennifer Christine
Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:59 pm
How Long Can You Track

Last post by Jennifer Christine « Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:42 pm
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by jrkirkham » Thu Aug 08, 2019 7:37 pm

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I've spent a lot of time trying to tease every second I can out of an exposure, but I'm not sure I've ever asked others how long their exposures. I...

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Any thing with a 5 or over Heq5 onwards or equivalent, provided it is in good order and not overloaded should give you at least 5 minutes on a good...

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Last post by Jennifer Christine
Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:42 pm

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