RobDoyle

I currently have the eq5 pro

I am looking mostly for planetary. My existing mount is the eq5 pro goto

Thanks for the reply. I have a eq5 pro goto mount from FLO

Hi all I am looking to get back into astronomy for the coming winter but I am looking for a visual only scope for the whole family to use. I was thinking of this one and whether you recommend it? Sky-Watcher Startravel 102T OTA Thanks Rob

Thanks Guys. I have a skywatcher explorer 130pds ota to sell. I will look to see if I can place an ad here.

Hi Guys I'm look to sell my OTA and was wondering where the best place would be to sell fairly quickly. Any recommendations please?

Thanks Eddie

Thanks Frankie. Some great info there

Thanks Eddie Does that mean using bulb mode?

Hey guys, I have a skywatcher telescope but I would like to focus more on understanding how I should be setting my camera up for astro before connecting it to my 130pds. I just want to put the camera on a tripod with the 50mm kit lens and use a remote cable and get used to things more. Can anybody please suggest the best settings for my Nikon d5100 to get started and some good targets. Also exposure times?. Not talking traking here as it's more about learning the camera. Thanks 🙂

There are a few posts about this camera actually

Thank you 🙂 What typical settings do you use on the d5100 for astro?

Thank you

Thank you. Yeah not finding many clear skies this month so far lol

Hey guys, I currently own this camera and am a newcomer to photography. I'm keen to get stuck in and see if I can take some images with it of the night sky. Just on a tripod for starters but eventually attach it to my skywatcher reflector. I am struggling with the settings and understanding this camera. Can anyone offer any advice? I've heard of bulb mode but cant find it with this camera. Thank you By the way I do have a remote shutter release device

Oh I see. So wide angle would be my camera on the mount instead of the OTA?

Also, excuse the newbie question, but what lenses do I use with my dslr?. The 50mm that came with the camera?

The OTA did come with an extender tube and a 2" to 1.25" adapter in the box. The other thing I have is 1.25" webcam for the eyepiece which can be attached to a laptop. Just a case now of learning to get results with planets maybe. I'm doing dry runs in my living room as the days as so long at the moment to get outside much.

Hey guys, I'm just starting out and I have the eq5 goto mount with 130pds. I have started doing visual to get a feel for the equipment and learn the stars, but my ultimate goal is to take images. I currently own a nikon d5100 that I have had since before my astronomy interest and I would like to try and take some basic images with it if I can. I would appreciate any advice on how to attach and setup my camera and scope, settings etc. Happy to start with the moon. Just want to feel confident with the settings and making sure my camera is secured to my scope etc. I am also new to general photography so understanding that side of things with exposures etc. Thanks all. I appreciate it Rob

That sounds good. Cheers

Ahh that's a relief. I thought it needed to be right way up. I understand what you say about centred. I tried putting a piece of paper on the wall with a dot but couldn't get it focused in. Not sure whats up. That would test alignment

Sorry yes I am only moving the RA in order to get the clock the right way up. So i dont need to worry about that? . Just match polaris to what polarfinder app says? This is my first setup and I'm not getting it lol

When I turn the RA counterweight bar 90 degrees from parked the etching is at 12 o clock. Maybe slightly out. Should the recticle be the right way up in the parked position? I have the clock version. This is how my recticle looks like in the parked position.

Can you please elaborate on upright and aligned with the mount. Apologies for still not understanding correctly

I am also a little confused about alignment of my eq5 goto. I have the latest etching on my polar scope that looks like a clock. I move my axis 90 degrees out of park so I can view through the scope and see the clock the right way up. Is that correct? Also are the time rings that necessary around the eyepiece if I have a polar alignment app on my phone? One other thing is I put a dot on a piece of paper and stuck it on my living room wall to simulate polaris but everything is blurred. The etching is in focus but not the target. Is there a minimum range? Thanks Rob