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SVBony UHC astrophotography filter any good?

Last post by realflow100 « Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:28 am

by realflow100 » Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:28 am

Visually it makes the background sky a pitch black compared to without. Stars are noticably more of a teal-aqua-green color and a bit fainter
but...

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Last post by realflow100
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:28 am
I took a sharpie to my cheap 2x achromat barlow. Much improved contrast!

Last post by realflow100 « Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:33 am
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by realflow100 » Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:50 am

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before the edge of the lens looked a shiny matt kind of glossy color. and bright too!

now its more than 10 times darker on the edges of the lens...

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yeah my 2x barlow just has one lens in it. with the flat side facing the sky and the concave/curved side facing the eyepiece/camera so it was easy to...

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Last post by realflow100
Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:33 am
Damn RACI screws out of control

Last post by Gator1PK « Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:32 am
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by allisonribeiro » Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:02 am

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Hello there.

I own a Celestron 9x50 RACI finder and I've always struggled with the adjustments screws of it.

It seems that the only way for me to...

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I forget where I found this guide but it is well put together. It’s the manual that should have come with the Celestron RACI. I was able to focus the...

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Last post by Gator1PK
Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:32 am
Two Finders Is Better Than One

Last post by Gator1PK « Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:59 pm
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by Refractordude » Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:59 am

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I use the red dot finder to get me in the general area, then target/central it with the right angle 8x50 correct image finder. The 8x50 finder has a...

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I use a green light laser pointer to get me very close. I have a switch to quickly turn on and off. I make sure there are no airplanes in the general...

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Last post by Gator1PK
Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:59 pm
Digicamcontrol software

Last post by Greenman « Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:38 pm
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by Greenman » Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:02 pm

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Now, this is probably not going to be news here; I found this little gem via a Facebook group. I am a Canon 100 user, yep nice small, light camera,...

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Downloaded the demo of APT it looks very inclusive but doesn't support Starry Night 8 Pro my chosen Planetarium app. I may well buy it as I also have...

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Last post by Greenman
Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:38 pm
Cabinet for Jason 313 refractor

Last post by Alpena67 « Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:53 pm
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by Alpena67 » Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:44 am

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I just finished the wood cabinet I built for my Jason 313. Since most of us are staying home because of the Coronavirus this gave me a chance to...

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Thanks! No; the total weight with telescope is about 30lbs. I used 1/2” sheet but honestly this scope is light enough that 1/4” would probably be...

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Last post by Alpena67
Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:53 pm
Tempest fans

Last post by JayTee « Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:34 am
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by Jethro 7 » Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:19 am

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I will make this short. I live in NW Florida, where humidity is high in the summer. Will a Tempest fan introduce moisture in to the scope body? Thank...

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Might you have meant these, which are very different: ... -products/ ? Uh, yeah. OOOPS, MY BAD!!! Disregard my post.

Thanks AG,
JT

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Last post by JayTee
Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:34 am
Telescope Wooden Cabinet

Last post by Alpena67 « Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:39 am
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by Alpena67 » Mon Jan 27, 2020 3:05 pm
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While we are getting through the coldest part of the winter I decided to make a proper wooden cabinet to store and carry my Celestron VX6 refractor....

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I’m just getting back on after a short hiatus. Gcoyote this box weighs around 20lbs. With the refractor and eyepieces it is about 40lbs. I can carry...
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Last post by Alpena67
Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:39 am
Sky Watcher refractor two speed focusser, manual

Last post by John Baars « Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:48 am

by John Baars » Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:48 am

Sometimes I hear complaints about this focusser. After initially working all right it seemed very difficult to service it and people decided to buy a...

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Last post by John Baars
Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:48 am
What Power Tank Do You Use

Last post by SonnyE « Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:11 am
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by lsintampa » Tue Mar 10, 2020 3:56 pm

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So, I've my first goto mount (AVX) and I'm wondering what power tank I should consider.

I'm looking for maybe 5 hours at most, typically 1-3 hours...

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I use a simple big RV/Marine Deep Cycle battery, in a plastic Battery Box from Walmart.
I took one of those single into two 12 volt receptical...

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Last post by SonnyE
Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:11 am
Focus on this

Last post by helicon « Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:39 pm
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by Astroglide65 » Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:09 pm

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Hello everybody,
This afternoon sometime I'll be receiving my new SW Evostar 72 ED, my first refractor. It's shown with a 2 Star Diagonal in the...

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Good luck with the new scope. Looking forward to the photos.

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Last post by helicon
Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:39 pm
Focuser Knobs

Last post by LDW47 « Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:31 pm
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by LDW47 » Thu Mar 05, 2020 3:41 pm
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Can I buy refractor replacement focuser knobs similar to the Bob’s Knobs that apparently have gone down the tubes ? Thanx !

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I just bought a pair from a fellow Canadian astronomer, 160 mi. down the road ! Clear Skies and thanx for the help !
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Last post by LDW47
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:31 pm
More focuser woes

Last post by kt4hx « Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:47 pm
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by KathyNS » Sun Feb 23, 2020 3:50 pm

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I'm trying to avoid shelling out big bucks for a Feathertouch focuser. But I can see that that may be in my future.

I thought I had my GSO LF dialed...

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Before spending on the Feathertouch (though they are fantastic) have you compared the Moonlite or Baader Steeltrak for capability?
Very sturdy and a...

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Last post by kt4hx
Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:47 pm
RACI falls apart in the cold

Last post by Richard « Wed Feb 19, 2020 4:08 pm
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by MrShorty » Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:14 pm

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I have an Orion RACI finder. Basically I am finding that, whenever it gets cold enough (as it is starting to do now), the RACI literally falls apart....

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I gave up on tape and used some small self tapping screws, now dont worry about it going loose, tried all kinds of tape. :whistle:

100% if all the...

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Last post by Richard
Wed Feb 19, 2020 4:08 pm
Something to Keep You Warm on Valentines Night

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:04 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:37 pm

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Well something to keep your feet warm anyway! I was lucky to get these for a Valentines present this year. All I need now is for the rain to stop!...

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Aw, that's sweet!

Just don't you electrocute yourself.

Should be ok with 4.5 volts. It's the dew on the 240V extension I need to keep in mind...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:04 pm
Irrelevant Binoviewer Pictures

Last post by denis0007dl « Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:39 am
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by Shorty Barlow » Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:09 am

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SW 127mm Mak/AZ5 with WO bino.

Eyepiece selection change #857

I only look at the Moon with the bino's. OK, maybe a planet or two and M42 on...

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Nice set for binoviewing!
I am sure you enjoy using 2 eyes more than just 1!

Kind regards
Denis

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Last post by denis0007dl
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:39 am
Binoviewer for big fast Dob

Last post by denis0007dl « Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:32 am
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by Kingofthehill » Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:26 am

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Hi Everyone,

I am considering a binoviewer, mostly used with the scope I use most often, my 18UC. There have been multiple binoviewer threads in...

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Hi Everyone,

I am considering a binoviewer, mostly used with the scope I use most often, my 18UC. There have been multiple binoviewer threads in...

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Last post by denis0007dl
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:32 am
Anybody Try This For Energy?

Last post by GCoyote « Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:58 pm
Replies: 5
by Refractordude » Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:14 pm

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Thinking about buying a Stanley 1000/500 Amp 12v Jump Starter. Need it to run my portable hair dryer for occasional dew on my binoculars. What is...

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I have an older Black and Decker version. It also has a low wattage 120v outlet. It's at least ten years old and I've swapped out the SLA batter once...

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Last post by GCoyote
Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:58 pm
My Observatory tent

Last post by carastro « Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:11 am
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by carastro » Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:16 pm
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Astrovetteman asked about my camping observatory which he spotted in my Astroimaging video.

So I thought I'd start a separate thread rather than...

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Next time you visit South Australia ;) you will have to join us for a Flinders Ranges camp... Bortle 1 (best measured SQM was 22.1 last year: if it...
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Last post by carastro
Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:11 am
TNVC Night Vision for visual astronomy

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Feb 12, 2020 6:44 pm
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by stewe » Wed Feb 05, 2020 12:26 am

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Hi

The opportunity of using a night vision (NV) device (image intensifier) for visual hobby astronomy has been around for a little while, but I have...

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NV devices amplify ALL incoming light so if in a light polluted area it will amplify that as well.
You will need filters of different wavelengths to...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Feb 12, 2020 6:44 pm
H alpha solar filter?

Last post by Tillibobs « Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:06 am
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by milanpicard » Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:06 pm

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I saw some images, they said with H alpha filter, of the Sun, that showed a grainy surface plus some minuscular eruptions too on the sides of the...

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About the cheapest way to see more of the sun is a used Coronado PST. I saw one for sale yesterday for £400. This is the scope that got most of us...

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Last post by Tillibobs
Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:06 am
Lumicon Comet Filter LF3070

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Sat Feb 01, 2020 6:19 pm
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by Shorty Barlow » Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:06 am

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It took a while but my Lumicon Comet Filter finally came.

Looks OK, the threads fit my Baader diagonals and the 19mm Panoptic, so that's a good...

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I've been doing some further thread compatibility tests (15mm Altair UltraFlat, 10mm, 15mm Luminos, 14mm Baader Morpheus, assorted Tele Vues). So far...

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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Sat Feb 01, 2020 6:19 pm
Prism Shoot-Out

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:52 am
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by Shorty Barlow » Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:46 pm

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Last year I decided on a shoot-out with two conventional 1.25 prism diagonals: a Takahashi TAKSD1 and a Baader Planetarium T-2.

The telescope...

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Well, diffusion nebulae come in all sizes. Capitalizing on 2 wide field EPs with 6 fast refractor makes perfect sense. For planetary nebula I use...

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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:52 am
Celestron offers cheap new star sense system

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Thu Jan 30, 2020 2:55 am
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by AntennaGuy » Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:46 am

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See

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It's got a mirror? That explains a lot lol.

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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Thu Jan 30, 2020 2:55 am
GOT GPS?

Last post by turonrambar « Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:40 pm
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:54 pm

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I've discovered a way to add GPS to probably any Goto mount that doesn't as long as there is an Ascom driver for it.

It's called AscomGPS and it...

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Hello,

Thanks for the excellent information on GPS systems integrated to telescopes' mounts. I use ASCOM with all my Meade telescopes.

kip...

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Last post by turonrambar
Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:40 pm

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