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Light Polution....Lum or CLS-CCD Filter or clear Filter?

Last post by TheButcher « Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:50 pm

by TheButcher » Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:50 pm

Hey all,

I got a question about what I should do about a Lum Filter. I recently sold mine to help fund for my reducer, it was a Astronomik L-3 which...

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Last post by TheButcher
Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:50 pm
Mini PC for remote scope control.

Last post by Larry 1969 « Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:30 pm
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by Larry 1969 » Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:07 pm

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Hello all!
Is anyone using a Windows mini PC to control their imaging sessions? I've just begun guiding and I am in need of an additional USB port so...

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Thanks Gordon!

That makes sense. It's a lot easier to find one with a 128 GB SSD and a fan. I'll try mounting it to the mount I'm making for my...

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Last post by Larry 1969
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:30 pm
New EQ6-R Pro. Any tips?

Last post by Larry 1969 « Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:04 pm
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by Larry 1969 » Wed Dec 25, 2019 9:17 pm

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Merry Christmas to me!

I got myself a brand new EQ6-R Pro! I read the manuals and assembled the mount to the tripod. I haven't ordered my scope yet...

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I’ll stick my neck out here and recommend that you consider sticking with APT and at a guess other apps like PHD2 for guiding... and consider getting...

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Last post by Larry 1969
Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:04 pm
Olympus (Micro Four Thirds) vs. Canon (APS-C) for AP

Last post by Larry 1969 « Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:54 pm
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by munkster » Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:49 pm

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Hello all- just starting out, I've got myself a Star Adventurer tracker and have yet to have a go (thank you UK weather) but I was wondering about...

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Yeah... Lenses are EXPENSIVE!

I'd give it a go with what you have. It may work just fine.

Larry

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Last post by Larry 1969
Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:54 pm
NEW CEM60 Has Arrived!

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:08 pm
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by JayTee » Fri Feb 28, 2020 2:45 am

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First off, I don't have a metaphor (or simile) for what I'm feeling right now.

Here is my new mount sitting in its beautiful metal case just waiting...

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Okay here's one: it's like somebody gave you a Ferrari with no way to start it. Feel free to add you own.

I was out on the prowl down by the edge...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:08 pm
OPENASTROTRACKER TURNS YOUR DSLR INTO AN ASTRONOMY INSTRUMENT

Last post by SkyHiker « Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:06 pm
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by KingClinton » Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:32 am

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This is only available for the Northern hemisphere for now but looks promising.

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Looks cool but a simple barndoor tracker can do the same and is much easier to make.

Did you miss that this is a full Goto Mount?? (mechanically -...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:06 pm
What is this?

Last post by Astroglide65 « Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:36 pm
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by Astroglide65 » Thu Feb 27, 2020 4:12 pm

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Hello everybody,
I came across this picture of a guy's AP setup. There's a device between the DSLR lens and the ZWO camera. Does anybody know what it...

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You Da' man Gordon,
That's what it is. He stated it was a 135mm Samyang lens but ZWO just list's Nikon and Canon ......I have Sony E mount lenses so...

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Last post by Astroglide65
Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:36 pm
Cleaning DSLR sensor

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:31 am
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by Larry 1969 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 2:24 am

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Hello all!

Do any of you DSLR imagers clean your own sensors?
If so, how and what do you use? I have a Canon T3i.

Thanks!

Larry

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That price is a bit much :eek:

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:31 am
AVX mount opinions

Last post by lsintampa « Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:46 pm
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by lsintampa » Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:24 pm
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Looking to improve my AP equipment and I'm considering the Celestron AVX goto mount.

Currently using Cg-4 with dual axis motors.

Seeking opinions...

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After reviewing what other options are out there (given a 1,500 budget for goto mount - focus on AP), I'm liking the Orion Serius Pro AZ/EQ-C mount...
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Last post by lsintampa
Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:46 pm
tube size in general

Last post by graywmj5 « Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:53 pm
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by graywmj5 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:44 pm

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HI,

I have been looking at a lot of OTA's and have a general question regarding overall tube size vs effectiveness. I have seen very nice photos...

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wow, great answer. Thank you so much!

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Last post by graywmj5
Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:53 pm
2" Orion SkyGlow Astrophotography Filter

Last post by Dragonsfire « Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:55 pm
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by bigfish » Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:11 pm

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Hello everyone!

I would like to get a beginner's light pollution filter for an ASI183 Pro (color).
I really can't spend $1000 on one filter at this...

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Thats the problem, with the LED conversion it makes older LP filters obsolete. My town has converted to several LED types , so the spectrum is now...

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Last post by Dragonsfire
Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:55 pm
A good Astro Tripod

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:51 am
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by Kerry C. » Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:51 pm

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I have an opportunity to purchase the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Pro Pack Sky Tracker Equatorial Mount. (that is a long name) It does not come with...

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I have been using a 055Pro/ 128RC as my travel tripod/ mount set up for years, very stable and lightweight.

Which tripod did you find Kerry?

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:51 am
new chroma filters not parfocal

Last post by yobbo89 « Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:05 pm
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by yobbo89 » Mon Feb 17, 2020 6:22 pm

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i'll see what ya'll have to say about this, i've been emailing backwards and forwards to my retailer, they have contacted chroma.
my low glow lum...

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I've sorted this out, and got a good deal on the lum filter to replacement and also nice deal on a custom nii 3nm filter. I'm keeping the low glow,...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:05 pm
The Effects of Corona

Last post by JayTee « Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:30 pm
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by JayTee » Thu Feb 20, 2020 2:46 am

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Yeah, not the solar feature but the Coronavirus.

I was officially told today that my Tripier tripod for my new CEM 60 mount cannot be shipped from...

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Not a great beer in my opinion but the effects can be fine given enough of it...
Sometimes I am so dense. I had to read this three times before I...

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:30 pm
Focuser for ES ED-102mm

Last post by Mac « Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:22 pm
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by Mac » Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:14 pm

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My next procurement will be a focuser. The setup I have now is working very well except for the ability to focus remotely.

Is there anyone...

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There is also Moonlite which may work for you.

Thanks for the link.

Moonlite is one of the top contenders as it is supported on both INDI and...

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Last post by Mac
Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:22 pm
Is my telescope broken

Last post by korbitz « Wed Feb 19, 2020 6:42 am
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by korbitz » Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:40 pm

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So been out a few nights now with my second hand WIlliams Optics 51 telescope and a Canon EOS SL1 rebel camera, i have a equitorial mount but due to...

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Thanks for all the assistance, I now have the bug Give your wallet to your wife (or significant other) because it will now always be empty. I just...

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Last post by korbitz
Wed Feb 19, 2020 6:42 am
Is my camera good enough?

Last post by Juno16 « Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:04 pm
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by Cookie » Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:42 am

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I have an ES ED102, with an AVX mount. I'm wondering if my Canon 7D MKII is adquate to do AP, or is it too heavy?
Thanks

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There are different sizes. This is a 2”. I have to use three of these with my Nikon.

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Last post by Juno16
Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:04 pm
ZWO ASI533MC

Last post by Mac « Mon Feb 17, 2020 2:15 am
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by Mac » Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:55 pm

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After months of talking about it... it is finally here.

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I will be testing it with the Raspberry Pi 4...

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Andromeda doesn't fit into the FOV now

Screen Shot 2020-02-16 at 9.13.47 PM.png

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Last post by Mac
Mon Feb 17, 2020 2:15 am
Suggestions needed for returning hobbyist

Last post by JayTee « Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:14 pm
Replies: 5
by graywmj5 » Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:32 pm

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Hello,

I am sure I posted this question once before, but still in research mode. I will be moving to a dark sky area in Az later this year and still...

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$5K is a great budget to start AP (it will make your decisions so much easier). Watch the Tanaka series as it will give you the ammo to ask some...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:14 pm
Getting ready for first cooled CMOS sensor

Last post by JayTee « Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:55 am
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by STEVE333 » Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:40 am
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At 78 I don't like learning how to use new hardware/software (not that I ever did). Since I started in AP a little over 6 years ago in late 2013 I...

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Hi Steve,

Ivo has made APT work well with both Cartes du Ciel (CdC) and SkyTech X (STX) (personal experience) and when you are in the setup page...
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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:55 am
Who uses the ASI183MC?

Last post by yobbo89 « Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:53 pm
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by bigfish » Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:40 pm

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In the description, it says “more resolutions are in software, support customize resolution”.

Can you set the resolution higher than 5496×3672, let...

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No, that's its Max physical resolution based on how many pixels are on the chip array , it's physicaly impossible.

The support for customised...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:53 pm
succubus astronomy seducer money sucker, I GOT NEW FILTERS ...

Last post by yobbo89 « Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:47 pm
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by yobbo89 » Sat Jan 18, 2020 7:34 am

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After lots of reading and contemplating on getting a cheaper set of filters,i decide to get a total replacement of filters , i picked the chroma 3nm...

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Nothing to really do, it will not stop raining and when it does its cloudy.. Every day.

Pulled appart the camera and filter wheel to do some...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:47 pm
CMOS Camera Experts

Last post by Dragonsfire « Fri Feb 14, 2020 4:20 pm
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by bigfish » Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:56 am
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Hello,
I would like a camera for lunar, planetary, solar and some DSO.
My telescope is an Orion Skyview 8″ with 1000mm fl.
Is the ASI385MC or...

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Histogram is your friend :)
Great capture :)
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Last post by Dragonsfire
Fri Feb 14, 2020 4:20 pm
Flat Frames

Last post by Graeme1858 « Fri Feb 14, 2020 4:05 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:20 pm

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Now that I have a light box for flat frames, I thought it best that I read up on flat frames. There are two things I found that were useful.

One is...

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The learning seems to never stop when it comes to AP.

That is certainly true!

Thanks for the additional tips.

Regards

Graeme

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Last post by Graeme1858
Fri Feb 14, 2020 4:05 pm
Help Me Choose My New "Santa Approved" AP Mount!

Last post by Baskevo « Fri Feb 14, 2020 5:01 am
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by JayTee » Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:29 am
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Well, it happened. Santa was very generous this year and this (along with the CFO's permission) has given me the funds to go forward in acquiring a...

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UPDATE: My new CEM60 and the tri-pier tripod just arrived at my son's house today. Step one is complete. Now I have to find the patience to wait...
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Fri Feb 14, 2020 5:01 am

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