Blueearthling

Ok thanks, my mount and tripod got broken several years ago. Getting back into it now and need a new mount and tripod. 

Hi again all. Sorry I keep asking for help!

Can anyone tell me if I can mount my 6se on this https://www.astrosweden.se/sv/articles/1.1265.10842/sky-watcher-az-gti-wifi-goto-montering-med-stativ?country=SE&utm_source=adtraction&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=adtraction&at_gd=3CC8A33BAB80141FFB5A05926648FA91D99195AC

And if its any good?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks guys. What would be the cheapest option just to view the sun with the 6se? Will a full aperture baarder solar filter get me started?

I've already got a nexstar 6se. What are my best options? Will it be possible to observe solar flares? I'd like an orange colour rather than white.

On 30/12/2022 at 17:32, Philip R said:

For solar, then I would recommend a refractor and a Hershel Solar Wedge...
<--- an image my TeleVue Ranger with a Hershel Solar Wedge.

...simple reason is [and my opinon] is that a is much safer than a solar film or glass filter covering the front element. Reasons why are...

• solar film filters have to be checked every time before use for tears to the fabric film.
• glass filters also have to checked every time before use for scratches on its surface. 
• less chance of it falling off or being blown off if not secured to the telescope.
• a Herschel Solar Wedge is suitable for refractors only not Petsval type telescopes or camera lenses.

Below are a few images from my iPhone using the above setup...

 

The cheaper option is a solar film filter and they will give a pale-blue to white image of the Sun. You can make your own or purchase the ready made. 
If you make your own solar filter, remember to make one for the finderscope, or remove it before use.

Glass solar filters are more expensive and they give an orange/yellow image.

Should you decide on a Hershel Solar Wedge then please make sure it has a ND3 built in. For better results a Solar Continuum filter and a polarising filter will enhance the viewing and give a green image of the Sun.

 

Reference to the 'mod'... Many years ago, I was tightening up the retaining screw on my mount and the dovetail bar snapped and the ETX105 crashed to the ground. Fortunately it was grass, but the ETX series has a lot of plastic, so it damaged two of three mounting points on the plastic rear end. I politely enquired at a local engineering  workshop if they could make/fabricate a replacement back for it. Armed with a rough sketch/plan and using the damaged one as a template to align the mounting points, etc., they made the one as shown in my earlier reply from a billet of aluminium. As I lost provision for attaching a replacement dovetail bar, I secured it to the OTA with a couple of Jubillee hose rings, lined with neoprene strips.

Hi, can a hershel solar wedge be used with a schmidt cassegrain?

Thanks.

On 19/02/2023 at 11:06, Ricochet said:

How old is your son? Is he capable of moving the telescope by himself to track an object? If not going for something with a much wider field than an ortho, like @Mr Spock’s suggestion of a nirvana would be a much better choice.

 

Hes just turned 9. Ive got a goto system.

Ok thanks, I will check it out.

Reviving an old post of mine. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement 6se mount and tripod or a suitable replacement? Cheers.

Thanks very much I will look into it.

Yes its 1500mm and i will look at filters as well. Can you recommended?

17 hours ago, Louis D said:

If you don't need long eye relief, the new Svbony 3-8mm zoom eyepiece is excellent from 5-8mm and very good from 3-5mm.

However, I'd start with a decent mid-power wide field in the 12mm to 16mm range.  There are a lot of good options depending on your budget.

Budget is around £150

Thanks, I will have a look at them.

Anyone else have any recommendations?

Hi all, I'm returning to star gazing after about 12 years or something like that. I'm having difficulty remembering what I learned (which wasn't much compared to you guys) first time round.

Anyway, I need some help with a new eyepiece. I'm using a 12" Dobsonian. I want to start some planetary observations with my son. I've done some research and I belive I should buy a Orthoscopic eyepiece.

I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

Sorry, I should have said with GOTO

Thanks for the reply.

I think I am leaning towards the 10 inch skywatcher flextube. They seem to be quite well liked on here.....

Couple of questions though.

Will I need a fan? If so are they easy to fit and can someone recommend one please?

Any other accessories I will need to consider to get good use straight away?

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

I moved to Sweden last year. The moving company broke the mount of my celestron nexstar 6se so I haven't been doing any viewing lately.

We have some amazing clear nights here but a bit cold!

I'm thinking about buying a new telescope, maybe a dobsonian 10 inch. I have up to an absolute Max of a grand to spend. Any recommended please?

thank you

Which case is it oo the maplins site?

Thanks John:)

Some amazing sets there! What case do you recommend then? I dont want to break the bank but want em safe.