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Filter advice please

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:37 am
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by Sebushka » Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:21 am

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Would you tell me the difference between those two please:

Blue 1.25 Skyglow Light Pollution and Moon Filter for Telescope Eyepiece Lenses (Blue...

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One is for visuall use which is the lp moon filter, visual filters don't need ir/uv rejection, so they are not implemented because we can't see...

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Last post by yobbo89
Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:37 am
Odd behavior with my QHY10

Last post by XCalRocketMan « Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:16 am
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by XCalRocketMan » Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:52 am

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OK, here's a good one for you guys and gals out there in AP land.

For a few years I had used a QHY10 as my only astro camera. It is OSC and made for...

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I'm pretty new to the technical side of things, but the only thing I have seen change the ADU values are 1) using the wrong bit depth, and 2) using...

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Last post by XCalRocketMan
Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:16 am
LP filter install

Last post by Baskevo « Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:16 pm
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by Mac » Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:59 am

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Where would this LP filter be threaded into the light chain going to a DSLR or AP camera on my ES ED-102mm?

The only threads are inside the...

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You can thread it into the T-adapter, that is what I did before I had my Field Flattener, which also has threads

When you say Field Flattener ,...

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Last post by Baskevo
Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:16 pm
Woops looks like I'm gonna need a new filter!

Last post by UlteriorModem « Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:04 pm
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by UlteriorModem » Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:06 pm

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I decided I was going to try my narrow band filter tonight. Easy enough just take the UV/IR lum cut filter off and swap them out.

Except the lum...

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:lol: good job tom

:text-thankyouyellow:

hope it didnt damage the thread

No threads were fine besides it was just a chap spacer I have more...

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Last post by UlteriorModem
Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:04 pm
Looking for certain Camera users

Last post by Sebushka « Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:21 pm
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by Sebushka » Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:22 pm

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I am looking for people using certain cameras, as I am tempting to order one of them, just wondering how good would perform these cameras in similar...

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Thank you very much.
Just placed order as bresser camera is 100£ off regular price (44% discount )

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Last post by Sebushka
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:21 pm
Air gap for DSLR

Last post by Larry 1969 « Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:44 pm
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by Larry 1969 » Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:42 pm

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Hello! I have an Explore Scientific HR coma corrector and a Canon T3i. Here's what I have to connect them. I can't seem to find a good how to video....

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Thanks Kathy!
I should have searched for the manual... :oops:
Although I think it should have been included....

Larry

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Last post by Larry 1969
Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:44 pm
iOptron site has Trojan?!

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:23 am
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by XCalRocketMan » Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:57 am

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Has anyone else experienced a problem reaching the iOptron.com website? I use Windows Defender for virus protection and MalwareBytes Premium for...

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I just accessed the site and my MB never blocked it.
I would check your settings, possibly a bit to aggressive or just allow the site.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:23 am
Couple simple questions (I hope)

Last post by Stonesinthesky « Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:28 am
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by Stonesinthesky » Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:46 pm

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I am looking at buying a celestron 6se, going from my current meade etx 125 to this dont expect too much better views, however granted there is 1...

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Does using a wedge not get rid of that?

The wedge once polar aligned will get rid of the field rotation but they can be a bit frustrating to get...

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Last post by Stonesinthesky
Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:28 am
Looking for A Filter Drawer

Last post by remedyworld « Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:44 am
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by remedyworld » Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:27 pm

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I'm taking the plunge into narrowband imaging and realize that changing filters can be cumbersome with a manual filter wheel (which also presents...

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After much consideration, I've decided to purchase a clip in tri-band filter for the camera. Thanks for all the responses.

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Last post by remedyworld
Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:44 am
Streaks in cooled

Last post by Baskevo « Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:22 am
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by Brian » Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:27 pm

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Happy new year skysearchers,

I was hoping to get input on an issue I'm having with my new ZWO ASI071MC Pro camera. On each outing I have used this...

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STEVE333 has a new PixelMath formula that may be able to correct some of this, which looks like running or walking noise. For the future, you should...

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Last post by Baskevo
Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:22 am
telescope upgrade question

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jan 01, 2020 7:28 pm
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by Micke187 » Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:34 am

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Im in the market for a new tube with longer focallength to hunt for galaxies with atleast 800-900mm FL is what im aiming for.
I have looked at the...

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Well it might be better to go with the lighter scope anyway.
I have been reading some other forums and almost in everyone in the posts agrees that...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jan 01, 2020 7:28 pm
More focuser adventures

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:42 pm
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by KathyNS » Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:04 pm

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I have been having focuser problems off and on ever since I added a focus motor for autofocusing. I finally traced my slippage problem to the...

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I assume the linear bearing is a bit more after the Feathertouch style then, possibly the roller bearings themselves need some new grease.
I will...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:42 pm
What's the Difference Between These Two?

Last post by radarsski « Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:00 am
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by bigfish » Sun Dec 29, 2019 5:24 am

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Hello Everyone!,

Can anyone explain in a nutshell the differences between these two telescopes?
I bought the SkyView Pro 8 with the intention of...

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I have tge same astrograph. With a coma corrector, you will be able to focus your DSLR. My Orion f/3.9 came with spacers that you can also use to get...

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Last post by radarsski
Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:00 am
Is LRGB worth it at all in LP

Last post by Baskevo « Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:41 am
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by Baskevo » Mon Dec 30, 2019 3:42 am

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Hi guys,

With my new ZWO ASI1600mm Pro, I purchased the kit that came with ZWO narrowband filters + ZWO LRGB filters. The filters seem fine, and I...

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Thanks for the advice everyone. I can't wait to try all of these, if those damn clouds would move on! I miss summer :(

It’s definitely not...

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Last post by Baskevo
Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:41 am
How to determine 'exact' focal length?

Last post by sdbodin « Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:46 pm
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by UlteriorModem » Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:52 pm

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Greetings,

I have used the focal length calculators on the web to get a close approximation of my setup's focal length and FOV. It's good enough for...

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Just measure the distance between two stars on an image in pixels, use your sky atlas to get the measurement in arc-sec then:

Use this formula, fl...

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Last post by sdbodin
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:46 pm
Side-by-side Guiding on AVX Mount

Last post by Baskevo « Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:20 pm
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by Baskevo » Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:18 am

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Hi y'all,

As recommended by JayTee , I am thinking of switching to a side-by-side system. It is either that, off-axis guiding which I have heard can...

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So my new rings came and they do not fit, there is not enough room. I'm just going to do the side-by-side setup, it seems easier lol

I experienced...

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Last post by Baskevo
Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:20 pm
I think I've bumped into some incredible AP equipment!

Last post by StarGazer45 « Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:39 pm
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by StarGazer45 » Thu Dec 26, 2019 4:31 pm
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I've been doing a lot of research the last couple of days, and I think I've found some AP diamonds , and they're not cheap. :lol:

- Canon EOS...

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OK then! Thank you very much SkyHiker, Micke187, Juno16, UlteriorModem, yobbo89, Baskevo and JayTee for helping me choose very good equipment for...
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Last post by StarGazer45
Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:39 pm
how to remove spacingrings

Last post by UlteriorModem « Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:55 pm
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by Micke187 » Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:54 am

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I have a little issue with spacing rings that i cant get of without damaging the rings or something else.
IMG_20191104_123101.jpg
Does anyone got...

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Late to this thread but I am always pro active with aluminum metric threaded things and apply a tiny bit of aniti seize grease.

They sell it at the...

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Last post by UlteriorModem
Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:55 pm
Remote Set up help, Power/Cable recommendations

Last post by Aidi « Sun Dec 29, 2019 5:08 pm
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by SKEtrip » Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:21 pm

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I'm working on a remote set up for the AP rig.
Ultimately I'd like to run only one power cable up to the rig - 12VDC & 120VAC are available.
I'd...

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I think what you want to achieve is how I have my scope setup. The only cable I run to my rig is a 12v cable.

The 12v cable runs to the rig and...

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Last post by Aidi
Sun Dec 29, 2019 5:08 pm
First Darks with the ASI071 and uth oh!

Last post by yobbo89 « Sun Dec 29, 2019 4:51 pm
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by UlteriorModem » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:34 pm

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This is a master dark from my brand new ASI071mc-pro. I hope that is just a light leak! :doh:

600sec at -15C 90 gain 20 offset.

Uth Oh by Tom Whit...

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What are these master darks used for?
Sorry, I'm new to this hobby.

To remove dark current aka fixed pattern noise from your images, you see from...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sun Dec 29, 2019 4:51 pm
ES HR CC vs Skywatcher F4 Aplanatic CC

Last post by Larry 1969 « Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:44 am

by Larry 1969 » Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:44 am

Hello all!

I'm purchasing an Orion 8 Newtonian astrograph. It's pretty fast at F3.9. The Paracore is out of my budget but The Explore Scientific HR...

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Last post by Larry 1969
Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:44 am
Advice for second scope

Last post by luker78 « Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:15 pm
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by luker78 » Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:43 am

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Hey guys.

I currently shoot with a 6 Skywatcher Newt. I now want to upgrade. The mount I use is a skywatcher Heq 5. I shoot with a modified canon...

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I think the question is more a refractor vs reflector here because the FOV of the 102 will be almost the same as my newt. The 102 will be more...

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Last post by luker78
Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:15 pm
refractor vs astrograph

Last post by luker78 « Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:53 am
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by jrkirkham » Thu Dec 19, 2019 3:06 pm

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I am not looking at purchasing a new telescope right now BUT I've noticed all the Christmas sales and am curious.

I see 6 f/4 Newtonian astrographs...

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I currently shoot with a 6 newt. I really enjoy it, you just need to keep in mind a few things.

1- The FOV. Because the focal length of a newt is...

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Last post by luker78
Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:53 am
Where can I buy a Canon EOS 60Da camera?

Last post by Baskevo « Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:35 am
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by StarGazer45 » Wed Dec 25, 2019 7:02 pm

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I'm really keen on getting a Canon EOS 60Da, but can't find it for sale anywhere!

If you know where to find them, please let me know....

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Congrats on the new camera! I hope you like it :) Luckily, if you ever do decide to upgrade, I think those older AP cameras retain a lot of their...

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Last post by Baskevo
Fri Dec 27, 2019 10:35 am
Anyone using Orion 8" newtonian astrograph?

Last post by KathyNS « Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:40 am
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by Larry 1969 » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:52 pm

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I'm considering this scope on an EQ6-R Pro mount. All the specs I can find advertise the OTA weight as 17.5 lbs.
I find this odd since comparable...

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Kathy,

Mind if I ask what coma corrector you're using?

Larry

Oops, sorry, I didn't see your post until now. I am using the Televue Paracorr 2.

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Last post by KathyNS
Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:40 am

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