I ordered a Televue 2.5X 1.25 Powermate and the T-Ring adaptor for it to attach to my Canon camera from B&H Photo Video on Wednesday; I went to pick them up today at the UPS depot. It was actually cheaper for me to order from them even though it's US based. Plus there was no wait time. I've been saving my pennies for this for almost a year now...
I intend to use it first with my W/O 60mm for a portable Solar white-light setup. It will take that scope from
Of course, the day clouded up after I took the Solar shots and it doesn't look promising for the next while...
I dropped Sarah off at her friend's place, then went and got that. When I got home, it was clear out and only -4C (28F). Time for some solar. I used my usual arsenal; my C80-HD/CG4 mount with its Baader film, Solar Continuum and UR/IR cut filters along with my Canon EOS550D.
This pre-owned scope and mount I bought 7 years ago is the best $200 I've spent ever! And it's been locked into focus for my camera for the same amount of time; this is all I use it for. I do love my C80's though; I have an orange-tube Vixen I use for visual.
An active Sun today; no less than 10 spots on the disc and probably more labelled tomorrow.
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Fun day. I have to finish building the mount for my 60mm, probably tomorrow.
Portability and rock solid is what I want from this and am getting it This was the concept; a pipe mount on an old Nexstar 102 tripod. Being me, this has advanced from this to something where I'm going over ebvery little nuance. So far so good.
And that's been my day, hopefully you enjoyed yours!
All the best,