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  1. Alien 13
    You would think that after 80 years of launches they could now just hit a big red button and go, after all its not rocket science 😋 Alan
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    Its exciting though in a strange way.. Alan
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    Cant find any links... Alan
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    I doubt mono cameras will exist in 10 years time perhaps less.. Alan
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    You could argue just using a 50mm lens or similar on your camera and enjoy the ambience.. Alan
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    I personally would go for the 72ED, because there might be more going on around the Sun especially if there is a bit of drifting cloud etc.. Have a go with the Moon (same apparent size as the Sun) with both scopes to see if any detail loss is realy significant. Alan
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    What makes you think the tray is anywhere near level with the tripod/head😋 Alan
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    It is probably not so important for AP but us photographers do want absolute accuracy and having a spirit level at 6 foot is no use to someone 5 foot 6 inches tall... Alan
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    I do need a solution for this too, most mobile phones are useless for this as they have "curvy" backs.... Alan
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    I too have the Spyder 5 but cant imagine that there is that much difference, I would check that the intel or other graphics settings are set to defaults before calibrating. Alan
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    You can get 5V dew heaters that will run off a mobile phone power bank but they are only suitable for camera lenses/small scopes. I use one of these and it will fit my 90mm Mak as well as my lenses. Alan
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    I have recently bought a load of camera gear, tripods/heads/cages etc even though I know I will never step out of the house for a very long time.. Alan
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    It does indicate that most scopes throw 90% or more of the light gathered away.. Alan
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    Oops missed that one a 10cm sensor is big.. Alan
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    No it was just the objective lens, remember those vintage plate cameras with a very large sensitized glass plate at the rear... Alan
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    Dont you mean 2,4 inches, which to me is tiny.. Alan
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    I was thinking a pro camera would want a pro scope which probably has a much larger imaging circle than 60mm, even my old bino objective can project an image a foot across although its in no way corrected. Alan
  18. Alien 13
    Nice but chips are a bit small and would want USB-C/Thunderbolt connectors rather than USB-3 for that money 🙂 Alan
  19. Alien 13
    Not for me, I dont even go outside anymore although have spent loads on other stuff. Alan
  20. Alien 13
    Nice result, I do find it amusing when people say astro photography is expensive, like you mentioned video is a league above, same with audio kit.. Alan
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    I have the more expensive version, Canon WiFi controlled DSLR/ Canon Smartphone App and an L lens 😋 Alan
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    Ah but what about autofocus, development of the smartphone interface and the ED glass 😀 Alan
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    I want one.... Alan
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    F ratio is a funny thing, useful for determining exp settings but its never a good idea to assume that everything is equal. I could have a f/2.8 DSLR lens or a Phone camera with a f/2.8 lens and it should be obvious which one actually collects more light.. Alan
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    Not a bad idea, do realy want that tripod too. Alan
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