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Wow! Judging by the shadows i guess you needed the height to view over something? Is it still solid enough with all those joins?

I'm going to install a fixed solid mount to replace my tripod but I'm wondering if a solid wooden post would do? A large metal pole will be unsightly and potentially dangerous… anyone tried a wooden mount?

Hi, Ive treaded myself to a collimator over Christmas as I was getting some poor views when I last used my scope... I am just wondering if anyone has any tips or advice before I start?! I read somewhere that it would help if I had a centre mark on my main mirror but i don't know how to find the exact centre?! Any comments welcome here....

First clear skies for me this winter and a great shot of Jupiter to start with

Thanks, Im sure there is an open source progam avaliable though that was similar?

Hi, I have purchased a new DSLR and rememberd seeing some software mentioned on these forums that allows you to control your imaging from a PC? I cant remember the name of it... can anyone help?

thanks for the replies... Think Ill download skysafari as its only a few £££. Might dig out the skyx cd that came with my scope first though and see if it will install on the MAC

Hi, I changed to a Mac during the year and I used to use some great software on my PC for working out where things were such as The SKY X. But now on the mac I'm looking for something similar. I have just seen Sky Safari (MAC edition) which looks quite good? any users? Looks like it will do what I want...

what is the name of the software that you can use to control your camera from a laptop/pc? Have seen it mentioned before... I've also purchased a wireless shutter release

Thanks I will try these suggestions. whats the advantage with RAW? Can I only stack with RAW or will JPEG work too?

Thanks for the replies. Interesting comments about using it with the lens kit on the telescope - didn't even know this was possible. I have a T piece adapter but think that only works with no lense. as you say will have to experiment. Any issues using bulb mode? How long for a good shot?

My first DSLR arrived and Im still figuring it out. Cant wait to use it for some Astro photos. Any tips or advice for this camera?

Hi Gina, I've decided to spend some money and gone for a new weather station (the solar version of the W86-81) Just wondered if you have used this one or still using the original? I had to do something after the bearing went in the anemometer!!! Slightly off topic I know!

Thanks for the pics Olly... Given me something to think about! I saw in another thread somebody using a wooden post driven into the ground... another idea that wont spoil the garden!

Hi Olly, Any chance of a picture? It does sounds like an idea but id want to be convinced it would be solid?