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Eyepiece -- > DSLR

Last post by Mac « Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:48 am
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by Mac » Sun Oct 27, 2019 3:18 pm

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I need advice on how to connect, if possible, my DSLR to the eyepiece so that I may use a Barlow lens vs connecting to the back of the SCT with a...

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This is the kit I have.
Finding the correct spacing can be tedious but once achieved for a give set up all is as good as can be.
This kit also came...

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Last post by Mac
Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:48 am
How Do You Attach A ZWO Camera To An AVX Saddle

Last post by JayTee « Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:27 am
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by JayTee » Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:39 pm

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Hi all,

I finally received my adapter to connect my ZWO ASI120 to my Canon EF lens.
ZWO Camera3.jpg
I want to use this setup as my polar scope for...

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So good news. I spoke with Anthony at ADM and he said it was no problem to drill a clean pass-through hole to accommodate a 1/4 - 20 bolt. So this is...

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:27 am
Which Luminance Filter should I get with my Astronomik setup?

Last post by j.gardavsky « Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:04 pm
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by TheButcher » Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:12 pm

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Hey all,

Almost donemy new Mono setup and was wondering what I should use for Luminance.

Here is my setup

Scope: Skywatcher Equinox Ed80 Doublet...

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On your APO and Dob it does not matter, and the L2 may be a very good choice.
On your ED, a harder cut of blue violet through the L3 may remove the...

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:04 pm
FF is here and works! But do I need spacing?

Last post by Baskevo « Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:35 pm
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by Baskevo » Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:07 am

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Hey y'all,

after 2 weeks of trying to fix the 2 Field Flattener from Explore Scientific , due to really funky stars, the replacement from High Point...

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Can someone with the ES 80mm and the 2 Field Flattener tell me if this as good as it gets? I can't find any examples online.

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Last post by Baskevo
Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:35 pm
80mm vs 250mm

Last post by SkyHiker « Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:39 pm
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by Thefatkitty » Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:04 pm

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Friday night (Oct 4) was fairly clear here. Also the temps are dropping, which makes being outside comfortable. Nice to finally wear track pants and...

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If that 10 does not track, the only thing you can image is the Moon. So why not use a 2x Barlow and stitch with ICE? That will save you the trouble...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:39 pm
SharpCap vs. polemaster

Last post by Pauls72 « Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:23 pm
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by Baskevo » Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:04 am

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Hey guys,

Living in bortle 8 skies and being limited to 3-4 minute exposures at max, I have not had any problems with star trailing, and I can't...

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I bought my PoleMaster a couple of years before SharpCap had a polar alignment routine.
It works great and is fast, just a couple of minutes. I am...

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Last post by Pauls72
Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:23 pm
D5300 to ASI1600MM upgrade...my thoughts

Last post by pmwolsley « Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:04 pm
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by pmwolsley » Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:32 pm

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I am trying to “see the future” should I were to upgrade to a dedicated astrocam. Just comparing my D5300 with the ASI1600MM I came up with the...

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Ken,
Over the past few years I have invented solutions to improve the data I get from my Ha modded D5300. I have attached a low vibration fan to the...

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Last post by pmwolsley
Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:04 pm
How do you cable manage?

Last post by Baskevo « Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:25 pm
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by Baskevo » Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:26 am

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Hey guys! As I'm waiting for my field flattener, I'm experimenting with different ways of setting up, getting my flats down, etc. One thing I'm...

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Awesome! Thanks for sharing guys! :) I really like cable clip idea Kathy, I just ordered a bunch! lol and I don't like bundled cables either... I...

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Last post by Baskevo
Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:25 pm
Getting most out of stargazing + astrophotography - Seeking ideas and guidance

Last post by jrkirkham « Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:54 pm
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by SpaceKai » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:04 am

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So - I have a challenge of sorts and need some guidance.

I live in an area of Bortel rating of 7 - tough gig I know!

I have the following;
An Orion...

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Stargazing and astrophotography are two different things. You have enough equipment to get started on learning the night sky, though perhaps not...

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Last post by jrkirkham
Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:54 pm
My hilariously inept attempt at Lunar with webcam

Last post by jbrandt « Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:25 am
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by jbrandt » Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:02 pm

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So, here I am, making my way back into astronomy after a year or so of my scope(s) collecting dust.

I decided to try my hand at a little webcam AP....

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yeah, I really don't like the level of exposure either. I pretty much just took all the default settings on SharpCap. My ETX80 us unguided, (the goto...

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Last post by jbrandt
Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:25 am
How close is good enough for polar alignment?

Last post by KenGS « Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:19 am
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by Stuart » Sun Oct 20, 2019 12:12 am

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I have an accurate polar alignment scope on my Astro-Physics Mach1 mount, the right angle polar alignment scope. A couple of nights ago I used...

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In the vast majority of situations 5 arcminutes is close enough. When guiding, the effect of poor polar alignment is field rotation which causes...

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Last post by KenGS
Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:19 am
Zwo offset?

Last post by yobbo89 « Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:21 am
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by PapaFox » Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:14 am

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I'm using Nebulosity to capture images from my zwo 178mc. I see there are settings for gain and offset. I have varied the gain but left the offset at...

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I agree with the use of the ascom inbuilt offset which should be the correct offset, I use sg pro and and has a few settings ie dynamic, unity ectt...

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Last post by yobbo89
Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:21 am
Reducing flexure

Last post by bladekeeper « Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:15 am
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by KathyNS » Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:48 pm

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Recently, I have noticed the odd frame that has movement other than slightly oblong stars. This sort of thing:

120sec_2x2_G_frame8-crap.jpg

For...

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Nice! That looks wonderfully solid, Kathy!

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Last post by bladekeeper
Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:15 am
Need focuser suggestions

Last post by dritter « Fri Oct 11, 2019 9:37 pm
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by KathyNS » Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:51 pm

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I now have two reasons to look for a new focuser. I am looking to address slippage of the Crayford mechanism and possible (suspected but not yet...

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Yes, the Starlight focuser system is pretty expensive. I have one on one of my other scopes and it was more than a little painful getting out the...

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Last post by dritter
Fri Oct 11, 2019 9:37 pm
DSLR Mod and White balance.

Last post by Baskevo « Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:49 am
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by Jockinireland » Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:36 am

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One of my Canon EOS1100Ds is of for Modification (Cut IR Removal) and I've been reading up about how to do Custom White Balance on it when it is...

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I have never done any kind of modification, but just from researching different cameras and what-not, I have heard you can use just a white piece of...

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Last post by Baskevo
Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:49 am
Nikon D5300 settings for AP

Last post by pmwolsley « Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:40 am
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by pmwolsley » Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:53 pm

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Hi all...this is my first post on this site...

I have an Ha modded D5300 which I use with my Celestron 8 EdgeHD primarily at F10. On occasion I will...

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Another possible path for me could be to start using filters. My research has lead me to believe that using narrowband filters will also help push...

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Last post by pmwolsley
Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:40 am
Problems with BIN2

Last post by hectorbdn « Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:57 am
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by hectorbdn » Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:40 am

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Hi all! I own a ccd QHY16200A from one year ago and last weekend I tried to take some pictures with the bin2 for the first time and i got many...

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do they have instructions to do so ? and a reference voltage? you must mean oscilloscope or multimeter.
does your camera software support usb...

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Last post by hectorbdn
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:57 am
Powering my equipment

Last post by Baskevo « Mon Oct 07, 2019 3:11 am
Replies: 16
by Baskevo » Fri Sep 13, 2019 6:33 am

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Hey guys,

So I am thinking of using the Celestron Rechargeable Power Supply PowerTank 17, 12v 17Ah, and then this generator:

I was thinking of...

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Actually, I use a 600/1200 amp EverStart automotive battery jumper I bought at Walmart for $79. It uses a lead-acid battery but works great and I've...

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Last post by Baskevo
Mon Oct 07, 2019 3:11 am
Help me evaluate tilt and/or spacing (CCD-inspector)

Last post by yobbo89 « Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:19 pm
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by MartinF » Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:48 am

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I have problems when using my Skywatcher 150-PDS newtonian and my ASI1600MM-Cool. I know I have some tilt but I think there is also an issue with the...

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A star collimation

Have a read on some of my post in this thread about collimation a focuser square to the scope ota

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Last post by yobbo89
Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:19 pm
Has anyone tried CPWI?

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:56 pm
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by Baskevo » Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:01 am

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Hi everyone,

I installed CPWI tonight, and it seems pretty cool... I believe it's Celestron's version of ASCOM? alignment took me like 5 minutes......

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I also set up plate solving in APT :) works great!

I've just ticked that box! Each step along the learning curve is such a buzz!

Right, ! best...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:56 pm
Astronomik 1.25" NB filters and What is MFR?

Last post by TheButcher « Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:47 am
Replies: 3
by TheButcher » Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:18 am

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Hey all,

I am currious, I bought 2 Astronomik 1.25 filters Ha 6nm and O III 6nm. Now they did not mention the word MFR on the site or package. I...

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Update:

I actually just read on the other vender that I got the O III 6Nm and Ha 6Nm, the O III was the MFR, it was written at the bottom but not as...

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Last post by TheButcher
Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:47 am
Returning Hobbyist needs suggestions

Last post by graywmj5 « Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:55 pm
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by graywmj5 » Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:16 pm

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HI All,

I will be retiring in a year, moving west, and getting back into the hobby. I have a 10 reflector that is several years old. I am thinking...

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Jeff, I was in an empty field, and that worked out great. Even with that, I struggled with targets that were below the walls of the shed and also...

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Last post by graywmj5
Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:55 pm
guide scope

Last post by JimMinCT « Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:16 pm
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by Tylerbo » Mon Sep 30, 2019 5:14 pm

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hey everyone, I'm looking to see if there is anything I can do with my guide scope. I keep getting halos around my stars I'm curious if I can do...

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There's just way too much missing info here to make an educated assumption.
It really shouldn't matter if you have halos in the guide scope. That's...

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Last post by JimMinCT
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:16 pm
First foray into AP

Last post by JCINGA « Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:42 pm
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by JCINGA » Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:33 am

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So I just ordered the super wedge for my 12 lx200, I will be doing some research on what imaging hardware and software I will be using, but I just...

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Thanks both of you.

I have had cloudy or not ideal nights since I got the T mount and as such, not had time to practice. Add to that the outreach...

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Last post by JCINGA
Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:42 pm
Which dew controller + heater do you use?

Last post by raybiker73 « Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:16 am
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by Baskevo » Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:19 am
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Hey guys,

I have been looking on line, and a lot of people recommend the dew buster... But its pretty pricey. Has anyone had experience with the...

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I have a plan for a DIY dew heater if you are interested. Very inexpensive to build and no need for an advanced electronics degree. Let me know....
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Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:16 am

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