Coma Corrector
Hi guys, Been looking at buying a coma corrector for my F.4.8 Newt in sig. It will be strictly visual use and was wondering which is the best bang for buck out there? I've been looking at the...
View ArticleCannon 7D best settings or astro tips?
Hi All I've recently got a cannon 7D and wanted to know if anyone has any starting tips or settings to get started with astrophotography? What do people recommend in: ISO? AWB? Shutter speed? or...
View ArticleTelescope Envy, and a Word about Stellarium
Just doing the Futurelearn free course on Orion, run by the OU. The OU has remote access to the Pirate Telescope in Majorca. It has a 17" mirror, and a focal length of 3m. And the OU uses the excellent...
View ArticlePowering Syncscan AZ
Hi, I have a Syncscan AZ. Been using batteries to power it. Cold weather just killing them. I have at home a 12v ac adapter. The instruction booklet is asking for a 11-15 DC power supply. Will my...
View ArticleBahtinov Masks
Hello all.I have a quick question regarding Bahtinov masks, Im considering buying one for myNewtonian which im finding great difficulty nailing the focus.My question is regarding the design, how...
View ArticleI officially caught the bug last night (Plus a question)...
I received my first telescope in the post last night, a Celestron Powerscope 76. I waited till the clouds dispersed and the sun went down then I ran into the garden to set up my new toy, first I...
View ArticleStar tracking
As a total novice, was wondering if I had a telescope on an eq2 mount, bought a motor, what else do I do to have it automatically find and track objects for me? Thanks
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Jupiter of January 22, 2016 with ZWO ASI224MC camera
This image was taken at 3:45 this morning, Jan. 22. 2016. The image was derived from an AVI taken with a ZWO ASI224MC camera using Sharpcap, 9.25 SCT, 2X barlow. Processed with Autostakkert 2,...
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Jupiter 2016-01-21
A good image Jupiter despite being made through a fine mist still has to pick up too much detail. The seeing was very variable and the 10 films I made this stood out greatly, so that 11,000 frames...
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Moon 1/21/2016 (5 camera comparison)
For fun, I decided to take pictures of tonight's moon using 5 cameras I own from compact to DSLR. I used Lightroom for all pics. I only used a telescope for the 6th picture. I tried to set ISO,...
View ArticleHow difficult is M45?
I am not sure why by M45 is getting the better of me for the past 2 years. When I think I got it figured out another roadblock pops up. Right now I think I have the data but the processing is killing...
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View ArticleNew to Astronomy, Could use some help
Hey, about a week ago I got my first telescope which is a Saxon 8 inch dobsonian 200/1200. And I've only been able take it out 2 nights so far due to cloudy weather, But it is beginning to clear up and...
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Hypnotic Kangaroos
Here's some hypnotic kangaroos enjoying themselves while nobody's looking
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Jupiter 20th January - Good seeing from the UK!
Hi all, Some good seeing at last from the UK on the morning of the 20th January. Here are two images about 1 hour apart showing pleasing detail. The GRS was a vivid colour in the eyepiece as well....
View ArticleWhich scope to get
A friend of mine wants a telescope to use on the moon and planets to only use in an area with street lighting. I said to get a refracter. He has only got £100 maximum to spend. Any suggestions on which...
View Articleviewing mars at opposition?
Hi all with mars coming round to opposition in May. I'm wondering what eyepiece I might need to make the most of this. To go with my 250px I currently have the 10mm and 25mm that came with the scope....
View ArticleA video on making worm wheels
This person generally does good video's and he has recently done one on this subject He has also done a lot on casting at home. Especially in aluminium. John -
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