JackW07

On 19/11/2023 at 17:08, Louis D said:

You could also trying using the SkEye phone app as a push-to finder to help get you in the ballpark.  I mount my phone to my scope and then center a bright star or planet and then realign SkEye to that object.  I still keep a QuikFinder and RACI finder scope on there as well.

I can’t seem to find this app, do you know where to find it?

On 19/11/2023 at 17:08, Louis D said:

You could also trying using the SkEye phone app as a push-to finder to help get you in the ballpark.  I mount my phone to my scope and then center a bright star or planet and then realign SkEye to that object.  I still keep a QuikFinder and RACI finder scope on there as well.

One of my good friends recently started on a project, he plans on taking around 4-5 minutes of exposure time of Jupiter (Through his 11 in Schmidt-Cassegrain) and The Pleiades, he then plans on taking photos of the space in between these objects to create an ultra panorama that include a detailed photo of both Jupiter and The Pleiades. I can't wait to see the results

But everything aside, how many things do you see could go wrong/will be a problem, with this project? He seems to believe this will go perfectly and he will have no problems.

Best,

Jack

I just got into astronomy, and I love looking up at the night sky through my tiny little Orion Skyscanner, but there is the caveat that I can never find what I'm looking for in the night sky unless it's Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon. I have trouble finding dim objects even with a sky atlas and other resources. I'm no good at star hopping, but I am trying to learn. 

Do you guys have any other methods of finding dim objects with a 3-4 inch telescope? If so please don't hesitate to tell me about them.

Thanks all

I have recently gotten into astronomy*, and I am wondering if there are any real good YouTube channels out there to help beginners with information and recommendations.

I already know of

Ed Ting (my personal favorite)

Damon Scotting (funny bloke with a nice personality)

AstroBackyard

nebula photos

and astrobiscut

Have you guys got any other recommendations?

Thanks!

I have recently purchased an 8-inch Dobsonian telescope, and am wondering wether its worth it to buy 1 or 2 Barlow lenses, If so which magnification should I go for?

Thanks much

I'm located in the northern hemisphere. 

Wondering if there are any real good targets for a beginner

Thanks!

Hey all

Thanks for responding to my post quickly and with good recommendations! I noticed that I did make a mistake in the original post as I meant to say I wanted to view deep sky objects not take pictures. Would an 8-inch Dob work for this? Also would a dob like this work for planetary viewing too?

One more thing, is the StarSense App worth the buy? to anyone who has experience with this program, does it work well? As I am an amateur Skygazer I'm not great at locating things. I've recently bought a book or two and I am getting better, but I do think it would be a nice perk to be able to use this app.

Thanks again

Jack

I have been looking around for telescopes for a while. Specifically, a telescope that can take nice bright photos of deep-sky objects. I have settled on the 8-inch StarSense Dobsonian from Celestron, as it is only 800 dollars and I'm on a tight budget. (<$800) I'm wondering if there really is THAT big of a difference between the 8 and 10-inch versions when it comes to viewing and if so, should I push my budget to get the telescope?