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  1. Thanks Both At present I need to get a new planetary camera as well as this was also sold. I am looking to use my DSLR (Canon EOS R) for full face solar / lunar images and then getting some like the ASI178MM/MC for more close up imaging and planetary imaging. If I go with the SCT route then I will need to get a dovetail adapter for it but those I can get from FLO. My understanding is that the LX10 uses the same optics as the LX200 but the mount was different.
  2. Hi everyone I am currently in the process of a major gear re-shuffle and trying to figure out a few things. Until recently I have been using a Skywatcher 200pds for summer plantary / solar / lunar imaging, which i have been overall really happy with (Apart from trying to use and ADC with one). During the winter I would typically then switch over to a 130PDS. Over the last 18 Months I have had somewhat of a break and ended up selling my 200PDS. Trying to get back into summer imaging I am now at a loss as to what to use. I have an old De-forked Meade 8" LX10 that I can get a dovetail adapter for but never really done anything with. I also have the opportunity to get a skywatcher 150 Mak for a good price. The other alternative is to buy another 200pds. Cooldown time is not so much an issue as it will be stored in the obsy when in use over the summer season. Out of these which would you all choose? This is going to be used just for imaging purposes and no visual work. I also have an ADC which I know from past experience will be a lot easier to use on either the MAK or SCT. The obsy is very restrictive of space as well so this is the other consideration. Any help / input would be great Thanks in advance Mark
  3. My main issue was with the colour coding on the cables in relation to the pinout. I have since found the solution. Looks like they are using the same pinout if not the same cables that can be found here. I Used that document to find the RX,TX and GND which then enabled me to replace the connector. Test and seems to work fine.
  4. Hi everyone Ive only gone and stripped the cable from the RJ45 connector that goes into the mount. I have spare RJ45 connectors and crimp tool but not sure on the colour codes / pinout for this cable. Does anyone have one of these cables that could tell me the pinout or provide a photo that I can work with. Thanks in advance Mark
  5. Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. I have pulled trigger on a number of lenses that should be here over the next week. Amongst them are the following that I feel will get a fair amount of dark sky time Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Samyang 20mm f/1.8 Canon 70-200 f/4 I also have a 17-40 and 24-105 f/4 coming which is mainly for daytime shooting but may well see how they perform piggybacked on my mount at some point. The unknown at present is the tamron 90mm macro, time will tell. Will try and get some images up once I get chance.
  6. Thanks everyone I already have my main obsy setup so at present trying to look at lenses that will do double duty if possible. I have always been a fan of samyang lenses. the new sigma ART range do look great and seem to be getting raving reviews for traditional photography. I did look at the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 but is a crop body only lens, not designed for full frame which is a real shame. I have the body and a tamron 90mm macro coming tomorrow and making a list of possible glass going forward.
  7. I had forgot about the samyang 135mm. that is another to add to the possible list, thanks.
  8. hi everyone I am in the process of switching camera systems so looking to buy a number of lenses (switch from fuji back to canon). What lenses are you using / can recommend for astrophotography? I intend getting something like the 14mm samyang for widefield astrolandscapes but looking at other options instead of using a small scope for when out for a few nights in the van. Currenty looking to find a few lenses that can do double duty to save spending extra on a small scope as well. I am currently thinking along the lines of a 70-200L, 135 f/2 etc... The camera will be an EOS R so only EF mount lenses (or possibly adapted) Any thoughts and input would be great.
  9. I did the same a few weeks back with mine, and can also confirm just what a difference this makes. In regards to re-aligned the primary, I used the barlow'd laser method.
  10. http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=13620&fbclid=IwAR3Gp8FP9e2Nu3-UHPBMEXWP8CttQpJH2p8YMNIGQzXzdSj3ZwjoYxfUNQU
  11. very nice I can recommend the Baader MPCC if you are looking for a replacement. I have had very little issue getting it to work with both my 130PDS and my 200p
  12. Hi everyone Here are two more from last nights session. Lowers nebula, one I have had on my list for a while but not seen imaged much (now I know why, its very faint). really nedd to get a lot more data on this. The second is the Iris Nebula. Both had 20x300s using the QHY8L Colour CCD Thanks in advance
  13. Thank you. Est SQ around 20-21, Class 3 Bortle. I do however have a few caravan parks and villige not too far away so can get some pollution from there until late at night when most of the lights go out.
  14. Hi everyone First night out this year so took the oppotunity to have pretty late night and bag a few targets. Had to sort a few minor issues but pretty happy with the nights session. All taken with the 130PDS, HEQ5 and QHY8L Maximum intergration time for any image was 1 hour and 300s exposures Thanks in advance Mark
  15. Hi all After finally getting some nicer weather I finally got my first light and first comet of the year. 7x120s exposures, QHY8L OSC CCD Skywatcher 130PDS HEQ5 Thanks in advance Mark
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