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What is going wrong with my images?

Last post by Darkest_Element « Sat May 23, 2020 7:09 pm
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by Darkest_Element » Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:53 pm
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It is my first week of trying astrophotography and my target was the Orion nebula. I have a 8 year old olympus camera and use a fixed base. When I...

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Thank you all so much for the help and advice I realy appreciate it.

ps sorry for the late reply

~DE
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Sat May 23, 2020 7:09 pm
Eyepieces vs Camera

Last post by FerrariMX5 « Fri May 22, 2020 10:15 pm
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by FerrariMX5 » Fri May 22, 2020 9:45 pm

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Everyone,

I'm trying to educate myself, but there are concepts that keep slipping away from me.
Eyepieces are easy to understand: how they magnify...

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Thank you very much!

Don't know why I was having such a hard time, but now I understand again.

Cannot wait for clear skies and USPS to deliver my...

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Last post by FerrariMX5
Fri May 22, 2020 10:15 pm
GSO 10" Dobsonian as first scope

Last post by kt4hx « Fri May 22, 2020 7:10 am
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by Nathan_Tas » Tue May 19, 2020 3:51 am

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Hi Everyone,

I've been doing a lot of research over the last month before I pull the trigger on purchasing my first scope. Having had a bad...

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Hello Nathan and welcome to our site. A dobsonian mounted newtonian reflector is a nice introduction to observational astronomy. They are sturdy and...

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Fri May 22, 2020 7:10 am
Celestron 102mm spotting scope

Last post by Buckethead 2.0 « Thu May 21, 2020 6:48 pm
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Thu May 21, 2020 1:36 pm

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There is a spotting scope listed locally I referred to in the subject line for it and the mount, including diagonal for $275 obo. Is this a good...

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That will be a Jimi Hendricks special and at f/5 is not going to be very good for planetary.
DSO where the colour will not be a large issue should be...

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Last post by Buckethead 2.0
Thu May 21, 2020 6:48 pm
Smartphone holders for pictures

Last post by Ylem « Thu May 21, 2020 2:17 pm
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by Ylem » Tue May 12, 2020 5:18 pm
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There has been some recent chatter on these devices. I had a few in the past but my lack of patience kept me from getting good pics.

But I have...

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Thanks Marsha.
Only several years ago there were only 2 or 3 on the market.

Now the field has gotten crowded.

We are in day 3 of a 40 day rain...
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Last post by Ylem
Thu May 21, 2020 2:17 pm
Jupiter looks soft/fuzzy at 133x in 4" parabolic reflector?

Last post by Refractordude « Thu May 21, 2020 2:16 pm
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by realflow100 » Wed May 13, 2020 12:00 am
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Could be just really bad seeing or something?
telescope is collimated to the best of my ability using a laser collimator (The laser itself is not out...

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realflow100:

I apologize if my reply to your problems seem a bit frank/forthrightly.
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Last post by Refractordude
Thu May 21, 2020 2:16 pm
Question about Mercury

Last post by KingClinton « Thu May 21, 2020 11:28 am
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by StarGazer45 » Thu May 21, 2020 11:08 am

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This afternoon I will be able to see a Venus-Mercury conjunction, and I was wondering if I could see the phases of Mercury. It is very small, but...

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It should look more like a tiny ball and yes, the phases can be seen.
Might be tougher with a small scope but certainly doable.

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Last post by KingClinton
Thu May 21, 2020 11:28 am
Celetron 8 vintage Nexstar

Last post by gregl « Thu May 21, 2020 4:14 am
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by FerrariMX5 » Wed May 20, 2020 12:19 am

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First try was a success, I was able to focus on a tree.
The second try was a success, I was able to find and finally focus upon the moon. (Had to...

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Bigzmey is right. I've had a $60 RACI for years and it works just as good as the expensive ones. And I would not go back. It's only a finder so...

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Thu May 21, 2020 4:14 am
PA Using Sharp Cap and SSAG ??

Last post by Juno16 « Wed May 20, 2020 4:56 pm
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by lsintampa » Wed May 20, 2020 3:44 pm

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I'm using a 60mm guide scope (240mm fl) and a SSAG guide camera.

Trying to do a PA with Sharp Cap - only have had two nights to try, but not with...

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Jim, thanks for this.... so I noticed that you have digital gain set to 8X.

You also say that your gain is set to 95%...

Does the digital gain...

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Last post by Juno16
Wed May 20, 2020 4:56 pm
Hopefully trialling APT a bit further

Last post by Greenman « Tue May 19, 2020 8:22 pm

by Greenman » Tue May 19, 2020 8:22 pm

But as darkness comes the high clouds roll in ☁️

Preparing to trial refractor by Tony Boutle , on Flickr

Hopefully I will have something to...

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Last post by Greenman
Tue May 19, 2020 8:22 pm
3 Easy Steps to Finding the Best Spot (Free Apps With Every Step!)

Last post by Graeme1858 « Tue May 19, 2020 7:25 am
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by cameronduncan38 » Mon May 18, 2020 8:21 pm

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Sick of your light polluted backyard?

Well you have come to the right place! Here’s my 3-step, free phone app guide to get you into the good...

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Some sound advice there Cam, thanks.

I would add Heavens Above and LunaSolCal to your list of apps.

Regards

Graeme

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Last post by Graeme1858
Tue May 19, 2020 7:25 am
Newbie with another "is this a good scope' Question

Last post by Ylem « Tue May 19, 2020 12:53 am
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by scottcoda » Sun May 17, 2020 3:11 pm

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Greetings to all from the Adirondacks in upstate NY!!
I am new to astronomy and was looking for a telescope for myself and my 7 year old son to...

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Awesome scope!
Enjoy :)

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Last post by Ylem
Tue May 19, 2020 12:53 am
Your 1st time with your 1st telescope

Last post by pakarinen « Mon May 18, 2020 2:41 pm
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by Bearcatrp » Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:17 pm

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Figured this question needs a new thread. ok, you get your 1st telescope. Once its set up properly, hopefully not weeks, do you start with the moon...

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You can align a finder - optical, red dot, whatever - inside. Aim your scope at something non-moving a fair distance away through a window, assuming...

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon May 18, 2020 2:41 pm
How Realistic is Max Mag with Beginner Telescopes?

Last post by Baurice « Sun May 17, 2020 1:35 pm
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by cameronduncan38 » Fri May 15, 2020 1:28 pm

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Hey yall,

I know that there is similar forums out there about this but there is so much conflicting information. Celestron says one thing, a forum...

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The maximum reasonable magnification of a scope is equal to its aperture in millimetres. You can expect to be able to use this magnification on all...

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Last post by Baurice
Sun May 17, 2020 1:35 pm
Trouble connecting mount to APT

Last post by Juno16 « Fri May 15, 2020 11:41 pm
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by Kerry C. » Fri May 15, 2020 9:07 pm

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I am having troubles...lots of them when trying to connect my HEQ5 mount to AstroPhotography Tool.
When selecting connect scope (which I think...

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Good luck Kerry!

Looking forward to hearing how it goes.

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Last post by Juno16
Fri May 15, 2020 11:41 pm
First day of exploring

Last post by sdbodin « Fri May 15, 2020 11:18 pm
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by FerrariMX5 » Fri May 15, 2020 6:55 pm

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Had a fun first day so far, exploring the wonderful world of telescopes.
(you all know the excitement and awe as you finesse your first sharp focus...

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Don't worry, I can't do the math either and use this site for all calculations;

And just look thru the scope first, astrophotography is...

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Last post by sdbodin
Fri May 15, 2020 11:18 pm
Celetron 8 vintage Nexstar first attempt

Last post by Graeme1858 « Fri May 15, 2020 5:49 am
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by FerrariMX5 » Fri May 15, 2020 5:15 am

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First attempt ever, learning curve, 20 year old telescope,20 year old Nexstar 8 computer, first attempt:

Lesson one: Do not try setting up the first...

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Hello Tony

Sounds like you had a great first light night out!

If you are in Florida you won't be able to see Alpha Centuari.

Try using the pointer...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Fri May 15, 2020 5:49 am
Celestron Astromaster 130EQ mods and upgrades.

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri May 15, 2020 3:16 am
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by Sinerjee » Wed Jan 01, 2020 7:22 am
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Hi All,

From my welcome post I got my 5yr old son an Astromaster 130EQ for Christmas. We’re loving using it so far when the weather is right. We...

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You stated things seemed to be a bit hard to turn, it may be that something just needs to be tweaked a small amount.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri May 15, 2020 3:16 am
computer astronomy

Last post by OleCuss « Fri May 15, 2020 1:26 am
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by alecras234 » Thu May 14, 2020 11:40 am

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Hi guys, can i ask your advice please? I joined slooh online telescope as im not able to use a telescope where i live. I use the telescope to take...

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I'm sorry, but as I've never used Slooh or seriously looked into using it I cannot help you directly. But I know what I would read if I were planning...

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Last post by OleCuss
Fri May 15, 2020 1:26 am
Issue With Camera?

Last post by JayTee « Thu May 14, 2020 1:26 am
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by lsintampa » Tue May 12, 2020 5:44 pm

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Taken with Nikon D5300

I'm not looking for critique on the image taking - it was poor tracking, poor polar alignment, poor focusing.... BUT, if you...

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Just so you know, most of us who've been doing AP for a while have a flattened side on our cranium, it's where we've banged it repeatedly against a...

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Last post by JayTee
Thu May 14, 2020 1:26 am
Outside light issue

Last post by Chich « Tue May 12, 2020 9:53 pm
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by Bearcatrp » Sat May 02, 2020 8:38 pm

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Telescope comes in monday, 3 days late. I have a great open area in my driveway. I live out in the country. BUT, I have a yard light on a telephone...

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Yes do check if you are paying for it. At a former house I owned there was a light on a pole at the road. Found out the previous owner had it...

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Last post by Chich
Tue May 12, 2020 9:53 pm
Setting Slewing/Altitude Limits on a HEQ5 Pro skywatcher mount

Last post by John Baars « Tue May 12, 2020 1:19 pm
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by AstroAlex » Tue May 05, 2020 12:00 am

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Hi,
I’m looking for some guidance on what parameters I should be using when setting the slewing elevation limits on the mount. My MAK & the tripod...

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I think it is here:

Page 27 / 28 Setting elevation limits

It seems you can enable the elevation limits or disable it. (As an experienced...

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Last post by John Baars
Tue May 12, 2020 1:19 pm
book

Last post by Baurice « Sun May 10, 2020 11:10 pm
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by alecras234 » Mon May 04, 2020 5:56 pm

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Hi im reading a book by patrick moore called teach yourself astronomy which the chapters start off pretty basic but further on into the book it gets...

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There's some writers in the Vendors section.

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Last post by Baurice
Sun May 10, 2020 11:10 pm
ASPS Times Out In APT

Last post by UlteriorModem « Sat May 09, 2020 8:16 pm
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by lsintampa » Thu May 07, 2020 8:05 pm

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So doing a Blind solve using APT...

Always results in APT timing out.

If I run ASPS stand alone with the same image, it solves in about 30...

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Yep the reducer will change the focal length.After all that's it's purpose :D

Depending on how much APT may or may not be able to plate solve. It's...

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Last post by UlteriorModem
Sat May 09, 2020 8:16 pm
First Time Controlling Mount Using APT ??

Last post by Kerry C. « Sat May 09, 2020 2:19 pm
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by Kerry C. » Tue May 05, 2020 3:36 am

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I think I am ready to attempt to control my mount from my computer. I have downloaded Astrophotography Tool (APT)and linked it with Plate Solve 2...

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Wow Bortle 1 -clear skies!

Yup, quite a large area Bortle 2 skies in the central Mountains of Idaho. I will be on the edge of Bortle 1-2.
Kerry

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Last post by Kerry C.
Sat May 09, 2020 2:19 pm

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