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Looking at the stars, my image must have been from about the same time... As I mentioned elsewhere ed80 and 5d3, greatly over-processed, but Hey Ho!

Moi aussi!

My attempt from last night.... first ever photo attempt at a comet; massively over-processed, but it's mine and I was so chuffed to even find it (assuming that it is the comet). ED 80 and Canon 5d3.

Apologies... Off topic... the 'magnet factory/test facility' had some very, very low temperatures and pressures displayed on the test rigs... just WOW.... CERN is also involved in AMS (Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer) via ISS... looking for dark matter etc. also a good visit.

CERN is a faulous place.... Was inspired by it in the 70's... and organised 20 school trips from UK between 1994 and 2016... When available going underground was always a highlight.

+1 recommend CheapAstrophotography

Lovely...

Stunning!

As someone who has moved from unguided to guiding an unmodded HEQ5 (with cheap, second-hand guiding kit) I have to say that for me guiding beats unguided out of sight.... The extra setting-up takes ten minutes and with practice I'm now being critical of performance that only a few months ago I couldn't have dreamed of. I've gone from DSLR 60 seconds exposures to 300 seconds, and could easily go longer, with fewer rejects.

Went in Oct/Nov 1995..... roads v.dicey.... could still shudder at some driving 'experiences'. Sky definitely v. good!!!

Saw them last night..... and this is only the start.

... and whilst setting up my telescope/mount/camera I've just now pointed out a string of 39 satellites passing over IP12. I'm led to believe that these are just the start. My neighbour was more impressed with the satellites than the prospect of a quick whiz around a few constellations. Each to their own... Personally I felt disappointment/sadness at what we are losing rather than joy at what we are gaining... but then I'm fortunate to live in a nice place with easy access to all the internet 'goodies' etc.... I know that not everyone is so lucky.

Another vote for Juan.

I'm with Olly.... I already had an old 450D that I got modded and use with my Canon and Sigma lenses as I 'test the water' with imaging. Having really enjoyed using the DSLR but seen some limitations....... Having decided that this is a hobby I enjoy...The next step is the financial outlay of second-hand mount and scope (done)... and now I'm looking CMOS/CCD and narrowband. HOWEVER.... I initially thought I'd only be imaging.... but visual is also becoming attractive.... Oh Dear... Serious cost implications!

As a novice I got this, modded 450D and Sigma 150-600 and star adventurer.

I do all the control via laptop. Only 'crawling' is lining up the red dot finder for my first alignment star.

Modded 450D.... Cheap, useful to learn on. I hope to go CMOS/CCD narrowband etc. in the near future.

Many thanks for the thoughts, calculations, and constructive input.... much to think about before an expensive purchase... Be good to get it right first time!!!!!

Hi Looking for guidance and advice... as in title. I've seen a few threads about portable supplies. I am fairly new to this, and image from my front driveway (with lots of light pollution), and am now looking to go further afield. I am only likely to be imaging for a few hours, and have a rather old ACER laptop that holds charge fpr about 2 hours. Is the following likely to power my HEQ5PRO, and help out the laptop over the period of up to five hours? From what I can see, the mount requires about 2A, and the laptop is 65W max. TalentCell PB240A1 Rechargeable 22400mAh 82.88Wh Lithium ion Battery Pack with 3 Port Output (DC 24/12V and 5V USB) https://www.amazon.co.uk/TalentCell-PB240A1-Rechargeable-22400mAh-82-88Wh/dp/B07CBVKJ8X/ref=sr_1_4?m=A2HBRWDIXVHM77&qid=1569264538&s=merchant-items&sr=1-4 I really do need a bit of a reserve for the laptop running APT and PHD2; otherwise I would be looking at the Skywatcher/Celestron supplies. Any ideas? Many thanks in advance. Stephen