Carson Hookupz IB-542

[1CM69]

This kit that I ordered a couple if weeks ago from Fishpond in Aus arrived today.

Seems to attach fairly easily to my bins and I can't wait to give it a proper test.

I'll post back how I get on.

[SteveNickolls]

Hi,

It will be interesting to see how it performs with your phone for astronomical viewing, look forward to your next post.

Cheers,

Steve

[1CM69]

Hi,

It will be interesting to see how it performs with your phone for astronomical viewing, look forward to your next post.

Cheers,

Steve

Hi Steve, I'm just waiting for a clear night now. 

[1CM69]

Had some relatively clear sky for a while tonight so I thought I would try out the adapter.

I took a number of shots of Mars as well as video and I also took a couple of long exposures, all with my iPhone.

Here is the best shot of Mars:

http://flic.kr/p/nq6Mr4

Here is my best Star Trail, I obviously caught a satellite travelling perpendicular to the stars.

http://flic.kr/p/npPpmF

Both of these shots are straight off the camera, no editing yet.

Tomorrow I am going to attempt to get my head around stacking frames from the video I shot, never done it before so wish me luck.

Regards..,

[1CM69]

Here is my attempt at using Registax 6 to stack the 2.5 min video of Mars that I took.

 

Not high quality but surprised that it has come out at all and this final image compared to the original is actually a vast improvement. 

 

Maybe with a clearer night and more practice I may get something better.

 

I only started this thread as a test bed for the Carson Hookupz IB-542 adaptor kit and to that extent, the kit has worked flawlessly and it basically 'Does What It Says On The Tin'.

 

Anyway, here's the processed image.

 

Mars 2 by 1CM69

[Star Sailor]

Hi! I've only just heard of the HookUpz but it sounds great. I use Helios Apollo 22 x 85 bins and was reluctant to give the HookUpz a whizz but I think you have persuaded me - cheers!

I don't really want to get into imaging in a big way, but this bit of kit sounds right up my street.