Emanuel

I thought of that......but you never know 😃

Yeah, i need to find some kind of solution. I saw this on Astroshop, but its for Canon, not for Nikon. https://www.astroshop.eu/miscellaneous/ertl-elektronics-power-supply-for-canon-eos-550d-600d-and-650d-cameras/p,51371

Sorry people, i apologize for my comments. Sometimes im a little impatient. It happens also on other foruns that i participate, even if i dont know how to answer, i just say something, just to show that at least someone is watching the post. My biggest question is related to the camera. How to power the NikonD5300, in order to have power all night, without getting worried about that. I have yet to try the Asi air pro, so im not sure if i can use the mount, the asi 120 mini camera , two dew heaters connected to the Asi air. And the Nikon? I have the dummy battery, but, as i understand, you need some power source with 7,2v. Dave, i have the Qhyccd 5L mono camera, that im using for guiding, but, as soon as i start using the asi air, i will switch that camera for the asi 120 mini, that i also bought. This Ice Hole Power Box that i mentioned, is only a suggestion, nothing else.

The purpose of beeing a member of a forum, is to share experiences and advice others when they ask for help. I guess that is pointless to be member of something, just because. So, i will do as always, trial and error. Probably i will through money to the gutter, but, thats life. Thanks to everyone.........................

Hey guys, here´s a question: Im looking for a portable power box for my setup. Recently i bought a Zwo Asi Air Pro, but not the power source for it, because my idea is to have a totally independent system from wall wired power sources, like ive been doing so far. So, my setup consists of the RainbowAstro RST 135 mount, the Zwo Asi Air Pro, the Zwo 120 mini camera, the modiffied NikonD5300 camera with the normal batteries and a dummy battery, and eventually the dew heaters for the Takahashi FSQ 106 ED and the Qhyccd mini guider scope. I saw this Ice Hole Power box on youtube, and i was wondering if it could fill all my power needs, if yes, is it possible to find it in Europe, to avoid customs fees, or, is there better options for my setup. Thanks people 😃

Well, since i didnt had any info, let me share what i found out about this tripod. Innorel RT90C, Leofoto LN-404C and Xiletu L-404C are all made on the same manufacturer and they all share the same specs and similar prices. Also, i saw, at Astroshop website, that they sell the Omegon Pro 40, which is a copy of the Innorel, and most probably made at the same manufacturer. So, in resume, if you find any of this tripods, choose the one with better price, that they all share the same specs and manufacturer origin. 🙂

Do you guys know, were in Europe, i can buy this tripod? https://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Tripod-Professional-Birdwatching-Adapter/dp/B07H8V8WWM

Thank you for the help. I will try it as soon as i can 🙂

Yes it does. And i also tried to rotate it. Even so i cannot see stars. Maybe if i aim to a bright star and focus on it...... To be honest, due to my situation, i tried two times, but not for that long, because i wanted to make exposures of a certain target and didnt had so much time to do it. During day, i figured out the correct spacing and everything seems to work correctly, but at night...... I dont know.....

Yes, i know the procedure. The problem is to pick-up stars for guiding. After selecting a target, i initialize PHD2 and start the exposures. No stars to be seen. And im not sure were the problem is. The camera's gain is at the maximum. The scope focal lenght is of course the main telescope. Why cant i see stars on the field of view? Increasing the exposure time?

I do have a OAG from Omegon. But due to my own inexperiency, i cant seem to make it work. And i do have the spacing correct...

Dont give me ideas, dont give me ideas!!!! 😁 Here´s a photo of it, scope and mount only.

I hear you guys, but the problem is that my own house sits on a Bortle 8 sky, and its a flat, so, no space whatsoever to build my own observatory. On the other hand, at my father`s house, i have a Bortle 3 sky, which is about to say, as best as possible in Portugal. Building an observatory at his place could be a option, i would have to study carefully that option. Its a interesting choice, although expensive :)

Hey guys, i need serious advice or maybe some psychiatrist, or something... I own a Takahashi FSQ 106 ED, mounted on a Ioptron IEQ45 Pro mount. For imaging, i use the Nikon D5300 moddified, and guided with the mini guide scope from QHYccd and respective 5L mono camera. Professionally, im a Licensed Engineer for Aircraft Maintenance. I work in Prague, Czech Republic, but my house is in Portugal, in a city called Maia, near Oporto. And my telescope is at my father home, which is 200km from my own house. So, that leds me to have a peculiar situation, and to have some imaging nights, for me, is very difficult. The scope i have, although is fantastic, no presentation is required, obviously, is not as practical as i wanted, due to that situation. What im saying is that ive been thinking on trading the all setup, for something on the realm of.... arrive, pick-up with one hand and start imaging as soon as possible. You know what i mean, right? So, where is my problem? Should i depart from this awesome telescope? And if yes, what would equally satisfy me and be highly portable? My initial thoughts would be something like RainbowAstro RST 135, Red Cat 71 ( if they ever release it), not sure about camera, if i should keep the Nikon or not, and to avoid the computer, the Asiair pro. Can you help with some advice? Thanks people 🙄

Well, i found one for the mask i was looking for: https://www.astronome.fr/produit-masque-de-bahtinov-william-optics-pour-lunettes-Prix-0-euro-id-2619.html I will continue to search for the focuser....

Thanks for the replies guys. The idea was to avoid customs fees, as here in Portugal are insane. Ive been looking into all the official WilliamsOptics dealers in Europe, but i didnt saw this items in any of them. Funny that Bahtinov mask. I have never saw one like that and with that star effect. I do have a bahtinov mask, but its not so nice to use on dimm stars. Usually what i do, is to focus the scope, while im aligning the mount. Maybe i can send a message to a official dealer in Europe to ask about them.

Do you know, were in Europe, i can find this two items for my Takahashi FSQ 106 ED? https://williamoptics.com/products/accessories/bahtinov-mask/new-innovative-bahtinov-mask-cover-patented-for-takahashi-fsq106-telescopes https://optcorp.com/products/william-optics-motorized-device-feather-touch-3-5-inch Also, does this WO motorized focuser is compatible with the Takahashi focuser? Thanks

Hello people, greatings from Portugal. My name is Emanuel, 47, im a Licensed Engineer for Aircraft Maintenance. Since i was 14 years of age, i fell in love with astronomy and so i have until today. I had a period of my life that due to professional reasons i was not able to do this fascinating hobby, but from the last 10 years or so, i was able to return, to start again with astrophotography and so, when i can, i do it. Ive been looking into this forum for some time , but i believe that this is my first post. All the best Emanuel