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Robny

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  1. We have a campervan and have used it a couple of times for astro imaging sessions. In fact, we've installed red LED lights as well as white and have access to power.
  2. Definitely look into ASTAP also, it works superfast
  3. I normally let the environment sensor take control of that, but generally they're on about half power from first switching on the gradually increase power through the night
  4. Been away from the forum for a while, but still been dabbling when the weather allows. These are my most recent images completed. Both taken with WO GT71 in Bortle 8 skies in Warrington, as always appreciate any feedback, tips and tricks and good to be back. BTW - These are just jpeg images
  5. Thanks for that but unfortunately not, I saw that thread and did what they suggested but still no joy. I've also just updated my synscan firmware and motor control firmware on the mount and still does the same
  6. I dont remember it doing this before, but I cannot see for sure. When I slew with Eqmod, it's fine. This only happens with the hand controller and in APT. I've reset the time, factory reset and set location again, still the same
  7. This is what's happening, pretty sure those axis should run the other way, they seem inverted? 20211027_195246.mp4
  8. I have tried both of those things... Its an odd thing and really frustrating. From behind the mount when I slew East the scope moves over to the left, that is wrong? Isn't it?
  9. Hoping somebody can save my sanity.... My EQ6-R Pro seems to be slewing in the wrong direction using the handset and in APT, East and West directions seems to be flipped. But when I slew via EQMOD it seems to be correct okay. I've tried searching the internet but cannot find anything. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks Rob
  10. Thanks for the quick replies... When I'm referring to reach I'm thinking focal length. So based on my current imaging train from what I understand from Olly is that 500mm would be my "ceiling" with my current camera, thats good to know. However, it's quite a ways from planetary and lunar. So, I guess the next decision is going to be, do I want to to get a little extra focal length to keep within the limitations of my current camera. Or live with what I already have for deep sky and just get something for planetary and lunar along with a suitable camera and maybe look at getting a mak or an sct Rob
  11. Hi All I'm possibly looking at adding a second imaging scope to my setup. I currently have a widefield setup which consists of a WO GT71 with 183mc Cooled camera on a EQ6r Pro mount, I wouldn't sell or change this setup - I love it! However, I want to add another OTA to give me a bit more reach for smaller galaxies/nebula, moon and planets etc. I want it to slot into my current setup as much as possible but realise I may be in for another camera if I want to do moon and planets etc. I have a couple of ideas myself but am wondering what suggestions people might have with a budget of £1k, prefer new but don't mind used if it's worth it. I'm not looking to do this until the end of the year but I need to set my sights on a goal to help me save the money, what are people thoughts on a suitable OTA to suit my needs? Thanks Rob
  12. This is my first EVER deep sky image from 2017, taken I believe with a Sony A7r, to look at my most recent it is quite a difference. The improvements seem to sneak up on you without fully noticing until you look back. Rob
  13. Thanks...... So ideally the lower the FWHM the better
  14. Hi All Just looking at FWHM, I understand the concept, what it is and why it matters. I'm using the 'SubFrameSelector' in PI and this is my results (attached), based of this (which I know is pretty bad - neighbours decided to have a fire on the only clear night) I would need to discard everything from where the graph sky rockets? As I said, there was a lot of smoke in the air and I also had a meridian flip in the middle of the session. Thanks Rob
  15. Hi All Wanted to share my image and hopefully get some feedback, but ease understand that this is a quick and dirty process just to see what I got. I need to spend a bit more time with processing. This is two hours worth of data in bortle 8 skies combining 2 minutes and 30 seconds exposure lengths, taken with the following equipment: WO GT71 - AA 183c cooled - EQ6r Feedback welcomed
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