Brantuk Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Stepper motor focuser from Altair at Kelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CodnorPaul Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 http://www.firstlightoptics.com/misc/zarkov-cloud-gun.html Just ordered 10 of these for the back garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 http://www.firstlightoptics.com/misc/zarkov-cloud-gun.html Just ordered 10 of these for the back garden Let us know how well they work, I might invest. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toymaster Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 http://www.firstlightoptics.com/misc/zarkov-cloud-gun.html Just ordered 10 of these for the back garden That's BIG money!! When I put one in the basket the total came to £199,999,99 or something like Ade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I've got a 2nd hand Panasonic Lumix. It's gettting some good afocal shots of the Sun in hydrogen alpha but not so good on the Moon. I normally leave the more sophisticated imaging like webcam and prime focus DSLR to the weekends. Quck afocal shots allow me to maintain my interest without having to compete too much for time with work, home, family, ertc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Lodestar X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Now that's just showing off Stephen I only got my lodestar a week or two before Kelling cos I wanted it up and running for the event. So I'm gutted they bought out a more sensitive one with half decent connections only a few weeks later. Nice purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Now that's just showing off Stephen I only got my lodestar a week or two before Kelling cos I wanted it up and running for the event. So I'm gutted they bought out a more sensitive one with half decent connections only a few weeks later. Nice purchase. That's not showing off ... the reason why I've purchased it might be considered as such though More on that later ... In your case you've made the right call anyway I think. As nice as it is, you really don't need the sensitivity increase unless you're working at much longer focal lengths and as to the connections ... I never used the ST4 port on my old Lodestar - pulse guiding all the way!!! Edited April 9, 2014 by Kheldar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chapsterjohn Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Just setting up my new HEQ5 PRO, looking forward to clear skies and good astronomy photography, any hints or tips welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 here`s a tip, be prepared for frustration and annoyance and at least trebling your budget L.O.L. if your starting astrophotograpy choose a target that is bright, alittle late now in the season but something like M42 is ideal, easy to find, easy to capture and easy to get some nice colours out of with processing. there`s lots more to consider but we look forward to seeing your results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Foscam FI8910w IP Wireless cam so I can keep an eye on the obsy when I'm not home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Good idea Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 A ruddy great big huge shaving mirror ...... Otherwise known as a 10" f8 carbon fibre RC Oh and it will have a pink focuser too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 A ruddy great big huge shaving mirror ...... Otherwise known as a 10" f8 carbon fibre RC Oh and it will have a pink focuser too back to astro pink again suits you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Mirror?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 back to astro pink again suits you Oh no ... this one is not astro pink ... this one is ... well ... pinker Mirror?..... Yes I have no choice in the matter to get the focal length (2M ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Which one Stephen? Sounds smashing...... (Now I see where you're going with the new Lodestar lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Which one Stephen? Sounds smashing...... (Now I see where you're going with the new Lodestar lol) This one : http://www.iankingimaging.com/show_product.php?id=1100 There was a plan honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Wow - very nice indeed - perfect compliment to the EQ8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 A mixed random selection of stuff from astroboot, including a little diddy skywatcher heritage 76. That one is for Elroy lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Pressed self destruct on a ASI120MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Pressed self destruct on a ASI120MC :frantic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanthic Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Baader 7nm Ha filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Pressed self destruct on a ASI120MC Nice 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Nice 1. It's not here yet though I paid for it at least 30 mins ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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