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  1. On 03/12/2023 at 19:35, Richard N said:

    Thanks. I don’t have a colour camera and I’m not fiddling with filters. Having come from the visual discipline, the grey looks natural. 

    I totally agree, Richard. 

    I used an ATIK 428EX mono CCD camera for years. And enjoyed looking at the mono images live on my computer screen.

    RGB, for me. Is too much faff. 

  2. Here is my first DSO.

    Messier 57

    Taken last week-end, on the Friday. When we had warm weather (remember that)

     

    I wanted to test my ASI 294MCP with the ZWO 2 filter draw with  my new OPtolong L-Pro 2 inch filter.

    The telescope I used is my SCT-C9.25 working at F6.3.

    Exposures. 1/30 hrs at -10. Captured in APT and PHD2 for guiding.

     

    Stacked in APP and processed in Adobe PS-CC-

    Messier-57-DSS-5.jpg

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  3. On 30/06/2019 at 12:56, johninderby said:

    Found the info I was after on CN on focal lengths and pixel sizes. Apparently as the Daystar scope is effectively F15.5 the 290 should be more suited.  Also will be using it on an F15 mak for lunar.

    Agreed both cameras would be a good choice though. 

    Well that's good news. I've brought a 290m today from AA to use with my Quark eyepiece and 80mm Megrez II EDT Apo. From what you're saying. It will be a very good match. I can also use it on my C9.25 for Lunar images 

  4. Luckily for us. We have UKABS which is a godsend if like me. You don't have deep pockets .

    It has been an expensive journey for me in 30 yrs.

    I have enjoyed owning expensive gear and then selling it on and buying better equipment. I am now at a stage in my life, where I am happy with my current collection of telescopes and telescope mounts, cameras etc.

    I would love to buy a full frame CCD-CMOS camera. But I know it would be a waste of money, living under Cloudy - Grey UK skies. 

     

     

  5. I've cancelled this years visit because I and my observing buddy and another camper have agreed the risk from COVID is to higher risk to take home to loved ones.

    That's the bad news. The good news. My pitch is safe for 2021.

    Fingers crossed we have a vaccine in early 2021. 

    Paul and I are really [removed word] off that we will have to forgo our annual pilgrimage to Norfolks dark skies, thanks to COVID...

  6. You could buy a Primaluce Eagle- or MHP from Hitech Astro.

    I use a MHP mini and have Gemini II goto with my G11. I can plug all my imaging gear, power and USB via the MHP mini and run two cables from my pier that's a single USB Extension Repeater cable and an Ethernet cable for the Gemini II.

    My cables are typically 10 meters in length. And I don't have any problems with USB connectivity.

    I use the USB for Cameras (CCD and DSLR) and a Filter Wheel.

     

    The Eagle is very good as it is Wireless and will connect via your Laptop Wireless adaptor. It isn't cheap but this might be the only option for what you want to do.

     

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  7. With type 1 Diabetes and a friend who is getting on. We've taken the decision to cancel this year's visit. I can't risk catching Covid and the same goes to Paul. I am hoping Kelling will save our pitch for the 2021 event. When hopefully things will be better .

     

    Things change just like the weather. Yesterday I had good news that  we are now going to this years Kelling. It lifted my spirits, and it will be good to get back to some normality and see friends.

     

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  8. On 27/08/2020 at 04:33, MKHACHFE said:

    Hi all, so I have been observing the red planet recently through my lovely XT8 from Biggin Hill and was not expecting to see what I did. I figured I'd see a small red disc and MAYBE a hint of polar ice cap.

    My viewing was very much less than ideal, I had to point my scope under a bright street light...even so, I was blown away.

    With a BST 8mm and a Baader classic 10mm, the planet was big and the polar cap easily visible,as was surface detail. 

    Absolutely beautiful view, even with far from ideal viewing conditions.

    To anyone who has not not yet bothered to look at it...do it! Now, it won't be this close again for a very long time. 

    Sorry for the pointless post, I just wanted to share.

     

    Cheers

     

    Thank you for the report. It looks like you are having a good time observing the red planet. Now all you need to do. Is to draw what you're seeing.

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