Sreesha74

Has anyone here used the 0.8x Long Perng 2"  Reducer/Flattener?  How is it compared to stellaruve 0.8x reducer/flattener?

Hello

I am looking to buy eyepieces.  Price range - can spend upto 500$ if its worth the performance.

My need is both for Deepsky as well Planetary viewing.  Forget the FL , FoV etc I understand the technical specs.  I need help on choosing brands / models. 

If 2" is available for the suggestion made, I would prefer that over 1.25".

Please suggest best brands/models that I can look for in this price range.  PLEASE MENTION SPECIFIC MODEL of the brand, so it helps to narrow down.

Thanks.

11 hours ago, MarkAR said:

Should work fine but your guiding has to be very good.

You can even stack up power mates.

Guiding?  I thought we dont need guiding generally for planetary imaging.

Hi,

I have a Celestron 9.25" Standard SCT and ZWO ASI290MC OSC. 

I intend to do planetary imaging with Tele Vue 4x Powermate.  Will it work well for 4x magnification?  Especially I am looking to capture close views of Moon craters,  Rings of Saturn and Moons of Jupiter.

Thanks

5 hours ago, Wyvernp said:

Also, which camera would depend on the scope you use with it to make sure you are not too over/under sampled.

Thanks.  I have Explore Scientific ED 102mm (714mm FL) Triplet Refractor for Deepsky imaging. 

Suggest me best mono camera for DSO astro-imaging in range of

a) less than 1000$

b) between 1000-2000$

It should be filter-wheel compatible.

Thanks

While I am aware of the general theory that RCs may not be great for Planetary, and are mostly often used for Deepsky imaging, I wanted some advice on whether these can be used for planetary imaging, especially with 2x / 3x Barlows.  Anyone here has experiences, please share:

Orion 8-Inch F/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph

GSO 8" F/8 Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope.

I know SCTs are far better suited for planetary, but am trying to see best leverage possible with above, since it can double-up the needs. 

HI All,

I am planning to invest on a Planetary Telescope for imaging (Budget between 500 to 2000 USD).   Here is my specific need:

1.  Weight should not be more than 10-11 Kgs, since I use iOptron CEM40 mount.

2.  I should also be able to use this scope for deepsky imaging of small galaxies and nebulae (1100mm - 1500mm) with a 0.63x / 0.5x Reducer. 

3.  I also need a camera for the planetary imaging (less than 500 USD) that will go with this scope. Pls suggest me a camera.

Also please suggest a guiding scope for this (Budget less than 500 USD).  Here is my specific need:

1.  Weight should be less than 2 Kgs.

2.  I should also be able to double-up this as a widefield imaging scope (300-400mm range).  I have a ZWO ASI071MC PRO OSC.  I should be able to use this camera for the widefield deepsky imaging

Please let me know which is the best combination for this need.

Please NOTE:  I own a ES ED 102, along with ZWO ASI071.  I have a 0.8x Reducer.  So I can get a range between 540mm - 714mm FL for deepsky imaging. 

Thanks

Thanks all.

Let me rephrase.  Price is a constraint :D.

Pls let me know anything in the range of daystar quark filters or lesser (less than 1000 USD).

Hi,

I have an ES ED 102 Triplet Refractor telescope and ZWO ASI071 MC PRO one shot colour cooled camera.

I plan to invest on a good Solar Filter(and related accessories).  Price is not a constraint.    Can anyone please suggest the best products in the market that are available?

My need:  To capture Solar Flares / Corona details etc.  Need a high-quality one.

Also - what is the method / time to capture Corona?  Any alternative ideas, other than capturing during total Solar eclipse?

Thanks

is there a filter that filters moon light, and just lets in OII, SII and H-alpha?

i know moonlight is flat with all frequencies, but just checking if there are better experiences?

ofcourse I DONT WANT the ambient lights /street lights / sodium vapor lamps as well.

some choices, want to get some inputs which is the best and why:

altair quadband, optolong L-pro broadband, radiant tri-band & cls nebula filter.

Does any of this perform better than rest?  Does it cut the Fullmoon light?

Thanks

Sreesha

25 minutes ago, Merlin66 said:

Check you have all the labels on and that the name contains no spaces....

 

Yes have it.

Here is the screenshot

Here is the screenshot of error:  Please see status bar for the error message -

Hi,

I am not able to search the custom objects I am adding into Cartes du ceil catalog.

I am using User-defined objects tab to add.  Please see attached image.  I have added 2 objects Tulip Nebula and Simies 147.  

When I search, the tool doesn't respond.

Can someone help if I am following the right process of adding?

Thanks

Sreesha

Can CEM40 handle a RASA 8"?

Hi,

I recently purchased ioptron CEM40 mount.  Did all the balancing needed with ES ED 102 scope.  The RA and DEC axis was all aligned as needed. 

Particularly, I could lock and unlock the DEC Gear Switch.  Then I powered ON and using remote chose Sirius star for slewing.  The DEC axis did not move (so the telescope did not align to Sirius) and got some loud motor noise.  Thinking it may not be right, I switched off the power.

Now the Gear switch of DEC is locked/jammed.  I am not able to turn it to Lock / Unlock position.  Can someone please help.

Thanks