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Hi, I have a similar cable to use with my HEQ5 which is also too short. I don't have the answer to your questions I'm afraid (seems like Billy has generously sorted you out anyway), but does anyone know if the baader extension cable FLO stock would do the trick? https://www.firstlightoptics.com/power-accessories/baader-2m-extension-cable-for-12v-cable-with-baader-outdoor-telescope-power-supply.html
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Sounds familiar! To be fair, I've had something delivered almost every day for the past week, I think a ''small telescope to put on top of main telescope'' was the final straw! Especially as I had a ''2nd camera to make sure the first camera is pointing in the right direction'' delivered yesterday🙈
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Another day, another new toy, cheap Svbony guide scope. When this arrived my wife's said 'Is that you're new telescope?'. Had to explain that this is a telescope to go on top of my new telescope.😂 She didn't even bother to ask any more questions
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Postie just dropped off a Zwo 120mm-s which I picked up off astro buy and sell. The first part of my autoguiding setup sorted👍
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Managed to pick a second hand skywatcher focal reducer for the 80ed from astro b&s. It's like new and got it for a good price, so very happy! Still waiting for the scope to attach it to though😒. Hopefully it'll arrive in a couple of weeks🤞
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Power supply for my heq5 also arrived today from harrison telescopes, just need the mount to arrive now😭😂
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That's what I'm planning to do as well. I have a power bank lying around somewhere which I've never used
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I'm glad you approve! Seemed like a decent and cheap option compared to buying a dew strip + controller for more than twice the price
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Thanks for this. I thinks this is the route I'm going to take, what length dew band did you get for the 80ed?
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I've just seen a Dew heater with integrated controller from Rother Valley Optics, does anyone have experience of using these? Seem like a good budget option
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Thanks (again)!
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Hi, Sorry, what I meant was, straight into the mains via the adapter https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-110V-240V-Converter/dp/B07BHNGFGV So for 12V 10A, I would need a different controller and adapter?
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Hello, and sorry for yet another question. I have a Skywatcher 80Ed on order, and am looing into Dew Prevention measures before it arrives. I will be powering everything from the mains, so I'm a bit confused as to how you power the Dew Strips, which all have cigarette lighter types socket. The only solution I've found is as following: Dew strips into Dew controller probably this one from FLO https://www.firstlightoptics.com/dew-prevention/hitecastro-single-channel-dual-port-dew-controller.html The plug in the Dew controller cigarette lighter into the mains via this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-110V-240V-Converter/dp/B07BHNGFGV I'm assuming this setup would work, but are there any easier alternatives to the above? Could I plug the strips straight into the mains and run it on full power, or is the controller a necessity? Thanks Dafydd
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Evostar 80ED and Altair x0.8 reducer
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Brilliant, I think I've got it now! Thank you👍 -
Evostar 80ED and Altair x0.8 reducer
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
It says on the altair website that you need approx 10mm space for a dslr. Does the this mean that the reducer itself provides about 45mm(sorry if this is a stupid question)? If so, is it something like this I need? Thanks again -
Evostar 80ED and Altair x0.8 reducer
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Great, that makes much more sense now. Hopefully someone who has used the same combo can give their insight, so that I have an idea of the optimal spacing. -
Evostar 80ED and Altair x0.8 reducer
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
The main reason for picking the altair reducer is cost, but also because it's in stock! I thought the altair reducer was basically made for the evostar 80ed? -
I'm about to order the evostar 80ed, and have decided to pair it with the altair x0.8 reducer. I already own a unmodified Canon 600d along with a t ring. This will be my first ap rig, and I'm a bit lost with what I will need to connect everything together and be able to reach focus. Will I need any other adapters/spacer etc, or will the above be enough to connect everything and reach focus?
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Astrophotography Setup
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I was initially thinking of pairing the 72ED with an OVL flattener (which doesn't alter the focal length), but after the advice I've received on here, I'm swaying heavily towards the 80ED. I think I will use it without a flattener/reducer to begin with, and keep an eye out for a second hand reducer while I save some pennies. It's good to know that some imaging can be done at it's native speed of f7.5. I'm not expecting to get amazing results to begin with, so am happy to take the time to get used to the mount, while I save for some guiding equipment and a reducer. Thanks again for your advice -
Astrophotography Setup
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Hi, this is definitely the plan eventually, however I only have one laptop, and I use it with work, so I'm reluctant to take it outside. When budget allows, I will get a cheapish 2nd hand laptop which I can take outside. -
Astrophotography Setup
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Thanks for that. The power supply is something that's been bugging me. The lynx power cable seems very expensive for what it is, but coming from a position of zero experience it's difficult to know what alternatives will work -
Astrophotography Setup
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
It's good to now that it's useable without a reducer. I'm being swayed towards getting the 80ed without a reducer to begin with, and keep an eye out for one on the 2nd hand market. I've used dss and gimp quite a bit while imaging with dslr and lens, so at least that's one less thing I have to learn! -
Astrophotography Setup
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Thanks again for the input! My only worry with using the 80ed without a focal reducer, is that it would be too slow, especially as I won't be guiding to begin with. -
Astrophotography Setup
Daf1983 replied to Daf1983's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
This is my plan eventually, but I'm trying to take things one step at a time.