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Hi has anyone had any experience with the Zwo auto focuser and in particular using it with the ASIAIR pro. I am deliberating buying one for my skywatcher 130pds. Has anyone used one on this scope before?. regards Matt

Hi Lee thanks i have used slow shutter with good results with my iPhone, but I have made the switch to ASIAIR pro with one of their ccd cameras I have all the kit apart from the mount which I ordered about 2 months ago and still waiting. I have ordered the ioptron cemp-25. I sold I’m other mount several weeks ago to help pay for it all so now waiting.....not so patiently anymore

Hi Steve, I used a zoom lens the problem is you can see exactly what magnification you are on bu it’s around 16mm I think. The zoom is 8mm to 24mm

Hi yes it was I think that was around 17mm zoom. It’s difficult to tell as there are no fine markings on the zoom piece to determine the exact mark but roughly 17mm

Perfect thank you for the advice

Yes that’s what I thought I have a 7mm to 24mm zoom eyepiece and with the ezxyz phone mount with my iPhone got some great shots with the set up. I think if the zwo mini scope dosent work will bite the bullet and get the off axis setup and be done with it. I will let you know how I get on. this is as a picture if the moon with my iPhone and mount

Hi Victor, so am I right in thinking even for planetary photography not to use any eyepiece even for the moon?

Hi Olly thanks you for this I clearly have a lot to learn really interesting

Thanks for the link will take a read Thankyou

Hi Paul yes I spoke to FLO today and they pretty much said the same thing, but they also said people have had success with the zwo mini scope with the 127 mak so will give it a go first and see how I get on before spending more money. This is becoming an expensive hobby!. But well worth it!! would you also not use any eye piece looking at planets too, like the moon for example?

Hi Paul so can you use a 2 x Barlow on the guide scope that would take the ratio on the calculator to below 1.10 it takes it to 1.09

Hi Paul, that’s great information thank you very much, really appreciate it so can you use a 2 x Barlow on the guide scope that would take the ratio on the calculator to below 1.10 it takes it to 1.09 Matt

That’s great thanks I have the 120mini it came with the ZWO 30mm mini scope (as a bundle) just worried now that it won’t be powerful enough to guide the scope.

Hi ok thanks but would you mind explaining what you mean in the last sentence about native resolution etc. Would the guiding camera be ok for my mak IRC’s all from ZWO to work with the ASIAIR pro.

Ok that’s great guys Thankyou. I have looked at the calculator by using a 2 x Barlow gives a bigger picture for example of the whirlpool. I’m guessing that would be better rather than not using one?. sorry I’m new to Astro photography

Hi Victor I have bought the ioptron cemp-25 it was recommended by FLO due to its accuracy they also suggested a 32mm Plössl which I have also ordered so do you suggest not using an eyepiece at all then?

Hi can anyone give advice on the best way I can use my mak for DSO photography. I know they are great for planetary work but not so good for DSO. I am using the ASIAIR pro with asi153 camera and the 120 mini for guiding with a 32mm plossl eyepiece. thanks Matt

Hi Rob yes I have quickly found it’s a bit of a mine field when it comes to purchasing filters, eyepieces etc so these forums are a bit of a god send with astronomers with a huge amount of experience. I did see those but also saw this one https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/h5.aliexpress.com/item/32845131969.html you can get it for around £80 in the uk. The drivers are from the ASIAIR website so used with a skywatcher scope is a slightly cheaper alternative. i have ordered the ASIAIR pro and camera to work with my iPad so want to make sure it works with that kit and their app. I know the one from FLO will work as the camera is from them. Just seeing if there was a slightly cheaper alternative as my budget has gone out the window with recent purchases

Hi I am after some advice. I am looking to purchase a guide scope for my 127 mak. Can anyone recommend a cheap camera and scope or even better a bundle that I would purchase. many advice would be appreciated regards Matt

Hi I don’t think you can stack photos with an iPhone but I did struggle getting the full moon Image to focus I’m wondering if it’s because it’s so bright even with a moon filter and the phone struggled I did use an app called slow shutter specifically designed for night photos plus I can actually take the photo by using the same app on my iwatch so I don’t have to touch the scope at all which minimises any shake

Hi I have taken some images of the strawberry moon with my 127 mak using nexyz phone mount using iPhone 10 Xs max. I have then used an app called infinity photo on my iPad Pro to help sharpen the images. Any feedback would be appreciated. I am waiting for the asi air pro and the ASI 183MC ordered from FLO so cant wait to get some images with that set up. Regards Matt

Hi Bob that’s great thanks for the advice will take a look Matt

Hi Neil my iPad Pro has a usb-c connector. I know Apple sell a usb to usb-c connector but just don’t know if for example a ZWO ASI 224MC Color Astronomy Camera would work through this so I can use an app to take video or phots

Hi unfortunately I don’t. I would just be nice to connect a camera to my iPad Pro, through the usb-c connector rather than having to splash out on a laptop which I don’t currently have.

The new iPad the new micro usb connector I know Apple sell usb to micro USB adapter just don’t know if a camera will work through this type of adapter