Mikyg

just typical...called them a lot worse than that

Ha ha very true

Even looks like it will be half clear.

Hopefully :-)

Ok thanks, I'll have to pick one upin the week. Can u go through the hand control using the update cable?

Yes, for EQmod put your handset into Utilities -> PC direct mode

Ok thank you chris

I see they sell an eyepiece case with 9 holes precut for £27. Might have to get me one of them when I get my Telrad glass :-)

Ill have a look now, thanks guys

Good experience with them here..

EQmod allows you to save your alignment points and it helps with Polar align

http://eq-mod.sourceforge.net/

Once you're aligned, that's it. If you're on a pier, then just fire up, connect to your planetarium program, goto a star, centre, sync, and you're done. simples :-)

I really struggled with most deep sky objects last night (and couldn't spot m51 at all) - lots of haze, high cloud and scattered moonlight in addition to the general light pollution. Then it clouded over :).

I'm getting the SW 300pds will that make a huge difference or will I still struggle because of LP?

I could see hardly a thing last night for L.P, except the moon and planets & the brightest stars. Thats was with a 10 inch dob.

Oh ok thanks, good idea really so u don't get someone coming in off Google and taking the deals lol

If I remember correct you need 50 to see it so that you can buy from it, but to put up a for sale you need 250 posts. So 50 to see and buy, 250 to see and sell.

Ok thanks, I'm looking for a new ota that's all but not got the cash yet. I just hadon't seen any sale area's so was just curious if there was any

Your 5SE is likely OK for Jupiter, a webcam is the normal way of imaging planets. "Normal" would be 5SE, barlow and webcam connected to laptop. Align, locate and track Jupiter, take a 60 second movie and load the movie (.avi file) into Registax. Process by stacking say the best 10% of the images.

Thanks guys, just a little frustrating but calmed down now. Lol

if the 650D has a movie mode then you can use that to very good effect a small amount of googling will show you the results you might get