red dwalf Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I do a reasonable alignment using the eamod method, did it last night and I was 0.0633 degrees out according to phd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I do a reasonable alignment using the eamod method, did it last night and I was 0.0633 degrees out according to phd 2 Yeah I use EQmod also but don't guide so can't measure the error but always seems to have problems with the object drifting across the FOV after a while. It's a niggly problem really as when I say a while I mean just over an hour-but it annoys me Anything that can help me get it better is worth a go in my eyes [emoji4] red dwalf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post +Bino-viewer Posted February 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Hi folks, Over the winter, i've been putting together a new astrophotography travel system. Purchased a new ball head & mini wedge and this : The Fornax 10 (from Hungary) LighTrack Mark 2 mobile tracking mount. This is it on my Berlebach Uni 18 heavy duty scope mount. I also have a lightweight Manfrotto tripod that i will use for travel purposes etc. PA is achieved with a Skywatcher EQ type polarscope (included) I'll be using my Sony A7 camera. My lenses (so far) comprise a 24-70 F4 zoom & a Samyang 24 F1.4 Hopefully getting a 200mm Canon EF 200mm and then planning a lightweight scope at the end of the year. Set it up to make sure all is well. Next thing is to do a few PA practise runs. Edited February 25, 2016 by Bino-viewer red dwalf, +DaveJW, Smithysteve and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Looking forward to seeing some widefield images from that Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hi, just bought a 2" Barlow for my explore Scientific scope. Also looking to buy a pair of 20x60Pentax binoculars. BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Further to my post above I have also purchased a room thermometer so that I can calibrate my TEMPerHum that attaches to my version of bye, so that when outside I am fairly confident of the dew point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hi folks! A book - Messier astrophotography Reference, by Allan Clark, (kindle edition, on my kindle and iPad ?), From Amazon. A handy reference, and a nice read... Obviously all the messier list, includes photos, charts and info on each one plus extras... Less than £8.00 so a bargain! red dwalf, +Bino-viewer and BAZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Nice reference guide Steve. Thanks for the share. I've checked these on Amazon. There are a couple of other Astrophotography titles by Allan Hall (not Clark ) too. Nearly brought all 3. But, i'm not a big book reader. Much prefer them on my iPad etc. My Ipad is old though and is playing up. So now i'm thinking "what about one of those 'Fire tablets' ??" I'm already a prime member.... Hmmmmm............. Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I enjoyed volume 2 so much, I just had to get volume 3 which is just out. I doubt that I will get all 12 volumes, as some will have too much southern hemisphere stuff and they are not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tuckstar Posted March 8, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Another "erm, erm £50!!" Eyepiece. The first of my decided collection of eyepiece. Ever since looking through Petes' (thanks for the advice) at ems4 I have wanted one of these. Slight delay due to being out of stock but arrived today. Roll on some clear skies. Edited March 8, 2016 by tuckstar Smithysteve, Tweedledee, Teslar and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Eyepiece what is one of those tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Nice one Andy What is the rest of the line up you are aiming for? tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Well Mick, def the 14mm next then maybe the 9 mm and 5.5mm over time, the 30mm is a bit much, but maybe one day. Decided to get a set of 2" for the dob and a set of probably the 68° 1.25 for the zeiss. Like I say, over time. Edited March 8, 2016 by tuckstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Wowee, gorgeous eyepiece Andy, ? Yeah, I have seen Petes Arsenal... he has cost me a lot of money too! ... £50 here £50 there... ? tuckstar and Tweedledee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Nice one Andy, nice EP that. Nice price as well. tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Looking forward to a first light report Andy. You are going to enjoy the big picture through that. You should get very nearly a massive 1.7 degree FOV on your 10". 2 hours ago, Smithysteve said: Wowee, gorgeous eyepiece Andy, ? Yeah, I have seen Petes Arsenal... he has cost me a lot of money too! ... £50 here £50 there... ? I'm happy to take some blame. tuckstar, Smithysteve and BAZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Nice eyepiece Andy - and great vfm tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Real nice Andy, that Pete's a bad influence eh! tuckstar and Tweedledee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Nice one Andy. I'm just wondering who'll be the first to have a moment of madness and buy the 30....... Maybe we should have a sweepstake tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 29 minutes ago, Bino-viewer said: Nice one Andy. I'm just wondering who'll be the first to have a moment of madness and buy the 30....... Maybe we should have a sweepstake I know who I'd be betting on. Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I was thinking of selling all my big eps and getting a set of 30 degree 0.965" Monocentric eyepieces tuckstar and catman161 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 There's a batch of ES pieces for sale on SGL right now in case anyone's looking: https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/264580-explore-scientific-82deg-eps/#comment-2902611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Best £3 I ever spent was a remote shutter control for my DSLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 My wife say's that the garage is already far too cluttered with astro gear, soooooo ... BAZ, red dwalf and Smithysteve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, Tweedledee said: My wife say's that the garage is already far too cluttered with astro gear, soooooo ... Hi Pete, have you ordered it? I have this already in paperback and you can borrow it for as long as you want... I know your library is cluttered too ? Edited March 13, 2016 by Smithysteve Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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