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Astro Physics CCDT67 with my 80mm Refractor combo for conjunction tonight?

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:33 am
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by TheButcher » Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:48 pm

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Hey all,

I was wondering if I could use my Astro Physics CCD Telecompressor (CCDT67) on my Skywatcher Equinox 80mm 500mm FL @ F6.25 refractor to...

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Mosaic!

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Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:33 am
How to use a Barlow for AP?

Last post by Star Dad « Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:43 pm
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by Star Dad » Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:22 pm

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Hi all - I have a 2x barlow - looks like this one: . The write up states it needs 19mm more in-focus travel. The ASI294MC requires 55mm backfocus -...

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I have hunch you'll be moving the focus point out, grab some extention tube while you're out in the field. If you Can find the moon you can just...

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Last post by Star Dad
Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:43 pm
DSLR camera for a beginner

Last post by Glenbo58 « Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:42 pm
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by Glenbo58 » Fri Mar 13, 2020 1:33 pm

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The other night I had my Celestron Ultima 8 Cassegrain pointed at the Orion Nebula using an Orion Q70 40mm. eyepiece.
It was so beautiful I wished I...

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Thanks to all of you for your input & advice. An 80-105mm. APO on a goto would be my choice too. I think I will just enjoy the view with the scope...

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Last post by Glenbo58
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:42 pm
ASI183MC Pro Canon adapter

Last post by yobbo89 « Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:09 pm
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by bigfish » Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:43 am

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Hello Everyone,

I'm super confused again. :clap:
I want to get a Canon lens for my 183. The manual says I need an EOS-T2 adapter. Well, the only...

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ok my understanding is the ef lenses are the original design for full frame and aps-c size cameras , and the ef-s is for only aps-c camera designs...

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Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:09 pm
Altair Hypercam 183C Pro tec possible issues

Last post by korbitz « Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:49 am
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by korbitz » Sun Mar 15, 2020 10:46 am

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Hi,

So managed to pick up a dedicated astrophotography camera about a week ago (second hand, but looks in good condition), since then had horrible...

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okay seems that i was oversaturating the image, when i looked at a histogram it was maxed out, managed to capture a 3sec exposure of a picture i have...

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Last post by korbitz
Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:49 am
Astro-Physics CCD Focal Reducer for f/9-f/18 Telescopes Questions.

Last post by TheButcher « Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:06 am
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by TheButcher » Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:29 am

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I finally got around to getting the Astro-Physics CCD Focal Reducer AP-CCDT67 for my 8 Astro-Tech RC at F8. After attempting LRGB-HA on M 81, I...

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An update on the Astro Physics CCD67x and the RC 8 .

Using it with my Astro-Tech 8 RC I had to eliminate 1 of the Focuser extension rings the 1 one....

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Last post by TheButcher
Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:06 am
Recomendations...This or That or Something Else

Last post by Kerry C. « Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:43 pm
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by Kerry C. » Sun Mar 15, 2020 4:31 pm

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Recommendations…This or That or Something Else?
I currently have Celestrons Nexstar 8SE. I want to start taking longer exposures and for now I will...

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Speaking from experience, the AVX mount will not perform well enough with your 8 SCT plus all the other AP gear you will need to put on it. You will...

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Last post by Kerry C.
Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:43 pm
Moonlight Focus Motor

Last post by STEVE333 « Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:11 am
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by STEVE333 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:24 am
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After messing up the focus on the Blue channel of some HaRGB data I decided it was time for a change. I've been adjusting the focus on the telescope,...

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The big issue could have been it hit the stops and the stepper kept trying to move it causing an enormous increase in current drain.

Any how I will...
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Last post by STEVE333
Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:11 am
Coma and other issues

Last post by SkyHiker « Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:22 am
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by stuartspink86 » Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:36 am

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I have recently purchased the ZWO ASI1600MM Pro camera with Electronic Filter Wheel. I am using the Orion 8 Astrograph which requires me to use a...

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Since the coma stretches the stars uniformly from the upper left to the lower right, the optical axis is hugely off - my guess is that collimation...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:22 am
Altair 183c question

Last post by Mack41 « Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:43 am
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by Mack41 » Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:03 pm

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Hi
I’m using a 183c Altair cmos camera, when I choose raw12 in Sharpcap options deepskystacker
is seeing it as a grey scale image, is that right ?,...

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Think I’ve sorted it out
DSS needs the debayer option ticking for fits files

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Last post by Mack41
Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:43 am
Buying Hyperstar vs dedicated wide field refractor

Last post by Saganwannabe « Sun Mar 15, 2020 2:14 am
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by Saganwannabe » Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:41 am

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I want to jump into wide field imaging. I’m gonna purchase either a hyperstar for my EdgeHD 11 or a dedicated wide field refractor (100-130mm Tak or...

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Thanks for all the useful information. I just pulled the trigger on a used/like new Hyperstar V3 for my EDGEhd 11. Can’t wait to try it out!
Any...

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Last post by Saganwannabe
Sun Mar 15, 2020 2:14 am
How use desiccant with permanently attached camera?

Last post by yobbo89 « Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:17 pm
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by STEVE333 » Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:18 am

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Even before receiving my ASI1600MM camera with filter wheel I started reading how it was recommended to keep the camera in a desiccant container when...

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Thanks for the tip Steve! I also keep everything attached, but we don't usually have to worry about hold or cold weather here. I am still worried...

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Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:17 pm
maybe time to upgrade sgpro ? and phd 2 ?

Last post by Gordon « Sat Mar 14, 2020 6:17 pm
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by yobbo89 » Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:37 pm

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Tonight is not going too good, 5-6 guide camera disconnects ,and plate solve fails, mount disconnects ..

found out why my plate solve is...

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Having had to play the 'upgrade' game with the TSS forum. I can state that it's always a good idea to update. But I typically wait a few days just to...

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Last post by Gordon
Sat Mar 14, 2020 6:17 pm
AliExpress Webcams

Last post by Jeff F. « Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:32 pm
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by Jeff F. » Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:29 am

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I see they have Sony IMX based webcams. Has anyone used these?

Rgds: Jeff

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I believe I'll send away for this one manufactured by ELP using the IMX179 sensor.
According to the page the ROM software controls 'Adjustable...

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Last post by Jeff F.
Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:32 pm
Show Us Your Capture Setup

Last post by DEnc « Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:37 am
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by Graeme1858 » Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:08 am
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So, where do you capture your images? I sit in the garage, the length of a USB away from the telescope. I've got an old pc and mismatched monitors, a...

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Is that Culp Valley? Always looking for good sites.

Good guess! It's across the highway.

There are a couple pull outs off of Jasper Rd. and Old...
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Last post by DEnc
Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:37 am
Equipment needed to piggyback refractor on sct

Last post by JayTee « Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:28 pm
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by Saganwannabe » Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:19 pm

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I’ve never mounted a refractor piggyback onto my 11 inch sct, but I know it can be done. There are several companies that provide mounting hardware...

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It's an orange D rail screwed into my C11 (I have them on both the top and bottom because they are very handy for many applications) then a pair of...

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Last post by JayTee
Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:28 pm
ZWO ASI178MC: Starting Out Imaging With

Last post by Makuser « Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:47 pm
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by brenski » Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:26 pm

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Hi
recently bought one of these cameras. i'm completely new to imaging, but really keen to make progress.
at the moment I've got the ZWO ASI178MC...

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Hello Brenski. A great first image with your new camera. Thanks for sharing this capture with us Brenski, and congratulations on winning the TSS APOD...

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Last post by Makuser
Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:47 pm
Fair price for used EdgeHD 11 and CGX-L?

Last post by SkyHiker « Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:25 pm
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by Saganwannabe » Sat Mar 07, 2020 1:15 pm

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If I purchase a used EdgeHD 11 and CGX-L and then decided it was not the right equipment for me, what could I reasonably expect to sell them for...

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Looking at CN, about 3K for the hd11 and 2.5K for the mount.

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Last post by SkyHiker
Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:25 pm
Need advice... used EdgeHD 11 purchase?

Last post by dritter « Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:43 am
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by Saganwannabe » Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:19 am

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A buddy of mine is willing to sell me his barely used Edgehd 11 w/upgraded Starlight Feathertouch focuser, case, CGX-L, case, 5 explore Scientific...

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I concur with the other opinions here, this looks like good deal to me too.

If you've had a chance to look through this particular Edge11 and have...

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Last post by dritter
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:43 am
Sanity Check Please

Last post by bladekeeper « Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:21 am
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by JayTee » Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:32 am
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My friends,

I need your help in determining if this is a legitimate deal. It seems that this camera is the ZWO ASI 533 offered under a different...

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I had reported the ZWO images used in the ad to Amazon as having been lifted from ZWO. Whether that has anything to do with it the image change or...
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Last post by bladekeeper
Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:21 am
Polar alignment with Star Adventurer Pro...

Last post by STEVE333 « Fri Mar 06, 2020 11:00 pm
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by munkster » Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:04 pm

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...when wearing glasses.

I have really struggled with focusing on anything in the polarscope with the Star Adventurer Pro.

Does anyone have any...

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The rear eyepiece on some polar scopes can be adjusted to correct for near/far sightedness. Does yours adjust (rotate?)?

Steve

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Last post by STEVE333
Fri Mar 06, 2020 11:00 pm
Colour cmos camera

Last post by Mack41 « Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:45 pm
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by Mack41 » Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:47 pm

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Can anyone recommend a decent colour cmos camera that won’t break the bank ?
I have an Altair hypercam 183m but I’m not experienced enough to use it...

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Just want something I can get pics of planets and nebula. This is akin to stating I want to play golf and tennis at the same time. This is very...

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Last post by Mack41
Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:45 pm
Stellarmate: Beware...

Last post by sdtopensied « Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:19 am
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by Jaq1967 » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:54 am

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Hi All,

I just anted to give up all the heads up on my experience with Stellarmate.

In theory it is a great idea and little product. For some it...

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I had a bumpy ride with Stellarmate. It just wasn’t ready for prime time. I love the idea but I don’t get a lot of imaging time and I need to spend...

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Last post by sdtopensied
Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:19 am
Issues with EQ6-R Pro

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:56 pm
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by Baskevo » Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:43 am
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Hi y'all...

So I received my EQ6-R Pro a few weeks ago, and this is a replacement because the counterweight shaft fell out of the first one......

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Check out the iOptron hand controller, there is no reason why Celestron cannot give this kind of information on the screen instead of the standard 2...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:56 pm
Choosing an autoguider

Last post by MikiSJ « Wed Mar 04, 2020 2:46 am
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by JeffBevan » Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:11 pm

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I am at the point where I want to get an autoguider. I am constrained somewhat by budget so making the best decision on the money I'm spending is...

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This is my second post to this forum.

I am currently using a C11 Edged/CGX that I bought last December. I am currently setting the rig up for A/P...

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Last post by MikiSJ
Wed Mar 04, 2020 2:46 am

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