Tiago Ramos
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2 hours ago, sloz1664 said:
Hi Tiago,
If you want to specialise in astrophotography, then the accuracy and load capacity of a mount is a priority. You also have to take into consideration that the stated maximum payload of a mount may be for observational purposes, and if this is the case, the general rule for astrophotography is to reduce the maximum payload by 50%.
Also when you start to add on the additional equipment you may require for astrophotography, like filters, flatteners, focal reducers, gui.de cameras. The payload starts to creep up.
If you new to astrophotography I suggest you purchase Making Every Photon Count A great book on the insights of astrophotography by Steve Richards, a fellow astronomer on this sight.
Steve
Thanks for the tips, I want to learn a lot, but mostly enjoy, have fun, and taste the sky in all its splendor. Because this is where I feel most relaxed and at peace.
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3 hours ago, sloz1664 said:
Hi Tiago,
If you want to specialise in astrophotography, then the accuracy and load capacity of a mount is a priority. You also have to take into consideration that the stated maximum payload of a mount may be for observational purposes, and if this is the case, the general rule for astrophotography is to reduce the maximum payload by 50%.
Also when you start to add on the additional equipment you may require for astrophotography, like filters, flatteners, focal reducers, gui.de cameras. The payload starts to creep up.
If you new to astrophotography I suggest you purchase Making Every Photon Count A great book on the insights of astrophotography by Steve Richards, a fellow astronomer on this sight.
Steve
At this moment I have this what comes in the picture. Still need to buy the anti-pollution filter, power bank, dew prevention, modify the DSLR and mount.
And acquisition software APT or SGP, and post processing.
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2 minutes ago, sloz1664 said:
Hi Tiago, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge
The EQ6 R is now a tried & tested mount and the IOptron GEM 45 is new on the market. I am very wary of buying anything that is new on the market, without any feedback from suppliers, fellow astronomers on actions & quality of the mount. That said, it may be an outstanding mount. But, unfortunately, only time will tell.
Steve
Thank you very much sloz1664 for the response, and for the welcome.
And what other advice can you give?
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My name is Tiago I am Portuguese I am 40 years old, I am passionate about astronomy and astrophography although I took a break for about 20 years, University, work, got married, and have a beautiful star in my heart that is my daughter Elena 5 years.
Continuing was about to buy the SW Eq6 R - Pro + iPolar when the new iOptron GEM 45 mount with the same 20 kg capacity appears on the market.Right now I have a William Optics Zenithstar 61 APO and a DSLR to start with, which will move in the near future to Espirit 100 or even Espirit 120
And what other advice they can give?
Tiago Ramos
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