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If you really want the Super Moon experience, just go about 4 billion years back -
Just noticed the signature isn’t visible on a phone. Svbony 80ed. Mono planetary camera. ZWO AM3. -
It’s in my post signature. Let me know if you need anything else.
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That’s really interesting! Nice work, what was the kit used? -
You can test for focuser alignment with the optical axis of the scope in a refractor with a laser collimator (a collimated one). Pop the laser collimator in the drawtube (no diagonal) and see where the beam exits the front element of the objective - it should be in the centre. It's the first stage in refractor collimation. If the focuser proves to be OK and aligned with the optical axis of the objective, a cheshire eyepiece can be used to check the tilt of the objective. With a triplet objective though, de-centering of the central objective element can also be the cause of mis-collimation. Collimation of a triplet objective and, if needed, re-centering the elements, is a job for a professional though, as far as I'm concerned.
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I have experienced a strange medical issue associated with astrophotography. Two nights ago the weather improved over Lowestoft and after midnight the sky was ‘glorious’. Consequently, I got out my 127mm. refractor and set about capturing some of my ‘unique’ blurry planetary photos and on this night in particular, of Saturn and its larger moons. I did notice it was a tad cold and damp! I went to my ‘sleeping chariot’ at 3:30am tired but happy, having made every photon count.· 0 replies
The following morning I awoke with arthritic pain in both big toes. I do have arthritis everywhere else but not in my feet up until now.
Heads up then you ‘older persons’, Astrophotography can seriously damage your toes!🦶
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Saac, you are really helpful and able to understand well. Your kind and helpful words brought me back, confident. We need people like you! People only know to critise people, not to appreciate when right. If people criticise, these should be really appreciated. Respect!· 1 reply
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Hi Micheal I have a Celestron se 6 I too like to have my Baader red dot finder and my 9x50raci finder as well· 0 replies
my set has only one point to fix a finder to the right hand side so I made an adapter to utilise the dove tail rail
it may be of use to you for ideas
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Hi guys. Will you be selling any items at your stall at the International Astronomy Show this year?· 3 replies
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