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Help With Astro-Tech 8" Ritchie Creighton Scope & 1600MM-Pro

Last post by JayTee « Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:59 pm
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by TheButcher » Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:46 pm

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Hey all,

I just got my Astro-Tech RC 8 telescope today and have a some questions about setting up my imaging train.
FL= 1600mm
Aperture = 200mm

The...

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I installed a v rail on top of mine and that's where I affix my guide scope that has a v bar foot bolted to it so I don't use any rings.

JT

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:59 pm
Club and Rental Equipment

Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS « Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:48 am
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by Ben Cartwright SASS » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:13 pm

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In talking to people at my astronomy club and also at that other forum, I see a real distaste towards rental scopes and club scopes, towards people...

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I love photography and astronomy but being a stroke survivor (major stroke at age 46) and a cancer survivor (age 50) I am limited in what I can do. I...

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Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS
Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:48 am
Wifi Control of DSLR from Backyard EOS

Last post by Larry 1969 « Tue Jan 28, 2020 2:47 pm
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by Hikescdnrckys » Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:49 pm

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Hi folks.

I have a Canon Rebel T6i connected to my Celestron Evo and have a USB connection to my laptop in my den. I would like to be able to keep...

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I have a cheap, refurbished windows 10 laptop outside running APT to control everything. I connect that to my desktop wirelessly via Windows Remote...

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Last post by Larry 1969
Tue Jan 28, 2020 2:47 pm
Newer EQ6-R Pro

Last post by TheButcher « Tue Jan 28, 2020 4:54 am
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by Baskevo » Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:58 pm
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Hey guys,

I just received my new EQ6-R Pro yesterday! I setup last night and, of course, had a rough experience lol Clouds were rolling in and out...

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Very nice.

It will suck not having it, I know the feeling, I was without a camera for a month but it will go quick. HPS is excellent they will get...
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Last post by TheButcher
Tue Jan 28, 2020 4:54 am
CCD Inspector?

Last post by Baskevo « Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:45 am
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by UlteriorModem » Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:20 pm

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Anyone out there using CCD inspector?

It looks like a fascinating 'tool' albeit a tad expensive for what it is.

Also it would appear that you...

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CCD Inspector didn't help me much... The results were always all over the place. Even after using short exposures of large star fields, with multiple...

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Last post by Baskevo
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:45 am
What do you think I shoud buy, or not buy?

Last post by UlteriorModem « Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:48 pm
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by radarsski » Wed Jan 01, 2020 7:19 am

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Hey all, I now own a Canon T5i; no mod. I bought an Orion f/3.9 Newt Astrograph. I have a chance tomorrow to get a well kept Canon 5d Mark II for...

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Not really familiar with the 183. I went and looked at the specs and it appears to have pretty small pixels at 2.4 uM which would be good for longer...

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Last post by UlteriorModem
Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:48 pm
Side-by-side for Better Guiding

Last post by JayTee « Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:19 am
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by Baskevo » Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:33 am

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Hi guys! I wanted to share my latest endeavor with AP equipment, as recommended by JayTee

A new side-by-side set up by Losmandy:

I got it when I...

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I have an old triangular-shaped drafting ruler that acts as a fulcrum so I can get a pretty accurate balance point. I watched the vid and the guy...

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Last post by JayTee
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:19 am
Astro-Tech RC 8" Starting out Questions

Last post by yobbo89 « Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:14 pm
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by TheButcher » Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:03 pm

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Hey all,

I finally bought an Astro-Tech RC 8 from someone. It should arrive early this week and I got some starter questions about what I will need...

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I think with an rc you want to collimate the focuser, the primary mirror and the secondary, some people use a glatter laser with an hologram...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:14 pm
Good Value: Neewer Ball and Socket Head

Last post by OzEclipse « Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:14 am

by OzEclipse » Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:14 am

I just bought a couple of Neewer Ball and socket heads for the princely sum of USD20 each.

I wasn't looking for anything too solid, just wanted...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:14 am
SGP won't play nice

Last post by 1jimalexander « Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:21 am

by 1jimalexander » Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:21 am

I'm using SGP for plate solve and aquisition. My digital equipment is connected to the computer through a powered USB hub.
If I'm running my scope in...

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Last post by 1jimalexander
Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:21 am
First AP scope

Last post by Kanadalainen « Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:15 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Thu Jan 16, 2020 12:15 am
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I found a new old stock SV70T. I’m considering whether to buy it. It’s a triplet and I can get a decent price here in Canada. 5.5 lbs with rings....

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Its being shipped today...
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Last post by Kanadalainen
Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:15 pm
New Automatic Focuser

Last post by Baskevo « Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:38 am
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by Baskevo » Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:04 pm

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Hi Guys,

I just purchased a Rigelysis stepper focuser with temperature control for my ES 80mm FCD100 refractor, which has the 2.5 hex focuser. :D I...

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Pictures would be great.

I'm grasping here, but rotating the focuser should not be an issue as long you keep it there for as long as you are...

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Last post by Baskevo
Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:38 am
How well does the QHY 168C sensor work?

Last post by STEVE333 « Tue Jan 21, 2020 5:44 am
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by STEVE333 » Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:30 pm

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Hi all - I'm thinking about purchasing a QHY 168C sensor because of its large size and reasonable price. I'm only interested in a color camera and...

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Hi Mikey - Thanks for responding to this post.

I'm really enjoying my WFOV imaging. The Astro Duo-Narrowband filter that I'm using does a very nice...

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Last post by STEVE333
Tue Jan 21, 2020 5:44 am
Help with Canon T3i

Last post by Hikescdnrckys « Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:39 pm
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by Kerry C. » Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:42 pm

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Thank you in advance...
I have tried searching the forum for Canon T3i setup for solar system photography using the Nexstar 8SE. I haven’t had any...

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I second JayTee's suggetion re Backyard EOS, it's great software and very easy to use for beginners. There are also YouTube videos that demonstrate...

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Last post by Hikescdnrckys
Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:39 pm
6" Newt or 6" Newt Astrograph for Galaxy imaging?

Last post by TheButcher « Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:18 pm
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by TheButcher » Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:04 pm

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Hey all,

I keep changing my mind. Before I was thinking of upping my Mount (Which I will do Eventually and still may do initially). But it will take...

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Nice, what camera will you use to image now?

I kept the 1600 and I ended up selling the 183 to help fund the mount, I figured the 1600 was more...

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Last post by TheButcher
Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:18 pm
Dovetail question.

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:24 pm
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by StarGazer45 » Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:27 pm

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I have narrowed down some good AP equipment here:

I saw that there was no dovetail coming with the telescope, so I asked if it needed one in the...

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That is all you will need to attach the telescope to the mount saddle.
I do not know if the dovetail comes with the bolts needed to hold it and the...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:24 pm
Looking for a new filter set

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:55 am
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by yobbo89 » Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:21 am

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I've been searching far and wide for 3nm filters, some products are fairly difficult to come across in aus. Anyhow I come across this local online...

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I can't find any aus retailers that sell the new badder ultra narrow filters, I did enquire about those antlia filters, I'll see what the retailer...

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Last post by yobbo89
Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:55 am
What battery should I get?

Last post by KathyNS « Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:48 pm
Replies: 18
by StarGazer45 » Mon Jan 13, 2020 5:07 pm

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Knowing all the AP equipment I narrowed down here:https: //theskysearchers.com/viewtopic.php?style=4&f=24&t=5739&start=80

There is just one more...

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How much did the 69-amp hour cost?

I don't remember. I think it was something like $120.

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Last post by KathyNS
Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:48 pm
What should I buy next? :D

Last post by Baskevo « Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:37 pm
Replies: 22
by Baskevo » Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:51 pm
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Hi y'all,

Just got a nice bonus. I am debating what I should go for next...

I am using a Celestron AVX mount. It isn't horribly bad, and I can get...

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Freakin amazon... Said it would be here today. I woke up this morning and shipping is delayed a week. And guess what? The price went back up......
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Last post by Baskevo
Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:37 pm
Ethernet adapter Galaxy Tab A

Last post by JeffBevan « Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:59 am
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by SkyHiker » Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:11 pm

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I finally found and received a working ethernet adapter for my Galaxy Tab-A. I had bought one before but when it arrived I found that it did not work...

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Skyhiker, thank you. I am at 8000' in the mtns of Colorado. Its quite cold and I am looking for similar solutions. My observatory, just built is...

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Last post by JeffBevan
Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:59 am
Reliable powered USB hub to use in the field?

Last post by Stuart « Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:48 pm
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by Stuart » Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:25 am

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Hi all,
I have to upgrade my imaging computer as it's Windows 7 and it's old and rickety. I have 4 USB plugs that I use while imaging (mount, camera,...

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Thanks!

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Last post by Stuart
Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:48 pm
Suggestions for Scope for Galaxies on AVX

Last post by Baskevo « Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:01 am
Replies: 8
by TheButcher » Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:34 am

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Hey all,

i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a telescope that will work with an AVX mount (Weight capacity wise) with a 1600mm-P or...

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CGEM II or EQ6 are not to bad of a price. I wonder how much I could get for my AVX then either trade-in or classifieds. It is a little less then a...

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Last post by Baskevo
Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:01 am
ST8 on a laptop

Last post by Sky « Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:17 am
Replies: 8
by JeffBevan » Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:52 am

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I have some dated technology, ST8, and I'd like to run it on the laptop I have now that runs current equipment. The issue is getting a Serial port on...

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Although some USB-to-parallel port adapters have bi-directional capability, the old SBIG cameras need a true bi-directional port that includes ECP...

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Last post by Sky
Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:17 am
Little Black smudges?

Last post by SKEtrip « Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:30 am
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by UlteriorModem » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:44 pm
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Okay I have never seen this before. Its in all the images now.

Little black smudges. Don't look like dust motes?

Here is the full frame image....

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:angry-cussingwhite: :angry-banghead: :angry-screaming: SPIDERS!

:popcorn: Can't wait to find out how this turns out.
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Last post by SKEtrip
Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:30 am
adding new power and computer to scope.

Last post by Gordon « Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:28 am
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by Gordon » Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:25 pm

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My current situation is I have to move my EQ6 mount on a dolly outside (about 20 feet) and set it up. Then I bring out an old milk crate with all the...

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Well, I'm quite a bit further along. The mini-computer is here, I added the larger hard-drive and have created the template for the plate to mount...

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Last post by Gordon
Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:28 am

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