ThomasF1234

Thanks I will check that out

I used a ZWO 120mm guide camera using PHD2, it was my first time tracking so I was quite pleased with that side of things. Sometimes it can be disheartening but when you finally get the results it’s so rewarding. For editing I would like to use photoshop but for the minute I use gimp. There is some good tutorials for there if you haven’t already checked it out!

Yeah thanks!

Very nice! I’m starting to think my exposures weren’t long enough only 5 seconds which would explain why I cant see most of the nebula and only the centre which made me think it was more ‘zoomed out’

The only thing I can think is to take longer exposure images to try and capture more of nebula or maybe it could be down to light pollution I’m not sure, I was happy with the image just I would like to see more of the nebula in it

Very nice, when I compare to mine, my image seems really sort of zoomed out compared to yours. Is there some sort of trick to getting it more like yours?

I did think that as I only took 25 5 second exposure photos maybe longer exposure and more photos will do the trick

Hi I have the redcat 51 and use a canon 650D. I took this picture of the Orion Nebula but when I compare it to everyone else’s photos (even people using a redcat too) it looks much more zoomed in on the nebula than mine. Is there something I’m not doing right or is it a matter of zooming in when editing? Thanks

Hi I finally got the telescope back out after nearly a year being out of action, I used the redcat 51 with a cannon EOS 650D. I also used a ZWO 120mm guide camera through PHD2. I stacked about 25, 10 second exposure images at 400 IOS and I processed this through GIMP. I would like to know what you all think and if you have any tips for me next time. Thanks!

Thank you

Just thought I'd let you all know I gave GIMP a go and go this: Feel free to comment

Thank you that makes sense I will check the voltage. Thank you

Thanks for the advice

I’ll check them out thanks

Thank you I will have a look

I’ve just tried using a different Ethernet cable and I’ve tried using a different power supply and still no luck. It says on the mount junction box that it’s 12 volts. Maybe since no power supply is working it could be the junction box but I’m not sure. Also I’ve just check that a computer USB carries 5v so that could explain Why the handset screen is so dim. So maybe it is the junction box?

Yeah when it’s plugged into the computer the handset works as normal and when it’s plugged into stellarium it can slew to objects but the the LCD screen is really dim despite adjusting the settings. However the only time the handset works is when it’s plugged into the computer otherwise it’s completely dead

I connect using a usb from the computer to the handset when using stellarium

For processing (because I don’t have anything yet) I was thinking about getting photoshop and using this astronomy tools pack https://www.prodigitalsoftware.com/AstronomyToolsOrderingInstructions.html

Hi there’s no signs of the motors initialising but when it’s plugged into the computer and I use stellarium it still slews so I’m guessing the power unit is fine. I’m using a 12 volt power supply from Halfords to power it . I’m not exactly sure on the version of the handset but I got it a month or so ago so I’m guessing it’s the latest version.

Thank you

Hi I was thinking about getting this WiFi adapter but I was wondering if I would still be able to use stellarium and connect my guide camera. Does anyone know? Thank you

Hi everyone my synscan GOTO Handset has worked fine for some time on my eq3 Mount. However, tonight it would only power on when connected to the computer. Any ideas?