RobST

Yeah sorry, I was just mentioning what I had seen people using with my particular scope.

Thanks, I have been looking at the 90ed owners thread, some really nice images using the ZWO183MM.

This is my one and only image so far with my StellaMira 90ed and canon 6d, skywatcher az eq6 pro. 

Same image but two different processes in pixinsight. 

Pretty chuffed with the results, first time using the 90ed and first time imaging this object.

Not sure which I prefer 😀

Thinking of getting a dedicated astro camera for the 90ed, has anyone got any suggestions? 

Loving everyone images, they all look fantastic. 

Cheers Rob

Try watching some of the videos this guy has made.

I found his information very informative when starting out In astrophotography, it also helps that this setup will probably be as light as you can get but still have good tracking.

Good luck

Yes I understand what you're saying and I have been thinking along the same lines, I think I'm stuck on Andromeda because it was the first thing I imaged, so if I upgrade something then I like to go back to it so I can see my progression. 

I took the image below with the 90ed and 6d

I'm really happy with the result, maybe getting my 6d astromodified should be my next move, then update my camera at a later date 😀

3 hours ago, newbie alert said:

They have now at least acknowledged the problem, and have implemented a procedure to stop it happening, anyone with the issue can now get it sorted without the customer having to clean it themselves... Which I found terrible customer service and could never work out how the customer should open up their brand new 2k camera and clean grease off a leaking component... 

Yeah it doesn't fill  you with confidence does it 🤣

8 hours ago, nfotis said:

Since you were going to crop severely anyway, why not go for an APS-C or 4/3 sensor?

A full frame camera sensor is a waste in the huge majority of most telescopes (especially if you add a reducer).

(by the way, I have read about problems with leaking silicone in front of the IMX571 in the ASI2600MC colour camera, so you may want to check beforehand if ZWO has fixed the problem if you want their implementation)

N.F.

 

I will probably go with an APS-C sensor this time, I got my 6d because it was a great camera to start off with, cheap second hand and paired with the Samsung 135mm it really got me excited about astrophotography, would I get another? Yes probably but maybe An maybe an astro modified one.

I think the 2600MC fits the bill for the future, and I will check out the problem you mentioned thanks.

Rob

8 hours ago, newbie alert said:

Depends what  you're looking for, the performance of the 6d with added cooling? 

The 6200 is a 4k camera, the 2600 is about 2k, but you can get cheaper cameras from different brands, rising cam do various versions using the imx 571 sensor, Altair have the 26, qhy have the 268 and obviously the zwo..

The thing to consider is the imaging circle of the stellarmira, the spec shows up to APS-C sized sensors, the 6200 is a larger full frame, you may have noticed the vignette on using the 6d?

Yes I did notice this, I did have to crop quite hard.

Think it's time to start saving for the 2600 😀 until then I shall carry on plugging away with my 6d, thanks for all the help everyone.

Fantastic, thanks so much.

Thanks for the info everyone, not sure I understand it all 🤣 I have the 0.8 reducer for the stellamira 90ed already.

So I'm thinking of getting a proper astro dedicated camera,  but as the title says I know nothing about them.

I recently had my new StellaMira 90ed Triplet out with my trusty Canon6d.

I'm was pretty happy with the results as it was the first time I had used the new scope with the 6d.

But always looking for that little bit more, I've been looking at astro cameras but the only thing I can base my choice on is field of view and budget.

 I like imaging Andromeda as it was the first thing I ever imaged with a Canon 400d and a kit lens and I keep going back as it's a nice way to see my progression. 

Looking at the field of view calculator I would need a pretty expensive camera to be able to fit andromeda in with my scope.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-cameras/zwo-asi071mc-pro-usb-30-cooled-colour-camera.html#about_this_product

Something like this as a minimum.

Am Iooking in the right direction? Can anyone advise me on what I should be looking for?

Cheers Rob

Yes sorry, with the 0.8 flatener.

Rob

Bit more detail, may have overdone the saturation though.

Hey everyone

Been a good while since I've posted, RL as always taking president.

After having my knew StellaMira 90mm for the last 3 months. I finally got  chance to finally use it last night.

My first proper telescope and the first time I've had a proper telescope on my eq6 pro

I would have liked to have imaged something I had imaged before, so I could compare, unfortunately last night this was not possible from my location.

I decided I would have a go at Bodes and cigar galaxys.

For my first experience with my new scope and knew DSO I'm pretty pleased.

Only done a quick process in pixinsight. No noise reduction so far but I will go back and see if I can clean it up.

Hope you like it 😀

StellaMira 90mm ED Triplet, Skywatcher Eq6 Pro, Canon6d, Pixinsight.

176 x 30s subs.

50 x darks, lights and bias.

Cheers Rob

Thanks for your advice, I will be mainly using it for astrophotography. Never really thought about visual.

What extras would I need to use it for visual?

Cheers Rob

So after giving up on ever getting an esprit 100 I decided to take the plunge on the Stellamira 90ed.

It arrived this morning and I couldn't be happier, it really is a nice bit of kit 😊 can't wait to try it out.

Cheers Rob

41 minutes ago, powerlord said:

I'm on a SY135 run at the mo, so here's the 3 shot and finished so far in last few days in one place (also posted in DSO imaging). Definately glad I bought this wee lens.

They are stunning images 

1 hour ago, nephilim said:

@RobST  Stick at it mate, you'll get there in the end. I spend 95% of my AP time banging my head against the garden wall 🤣

Cheers Pal, it was the first time i had set up my az eq6 pro so it took longer than expected lol, my tracking was good though, but the high altitude clouds screwed me over, hopefully some clear nights coming 😀

These images are increadible 😁 i tried Andromeda a few nights ago and got nothing useful, so glad other folks are getting useful data, it's definitely keeping my spirits up 😁 keep up the good work 😁

Looks great to me 😀

1 hour ago, nephilim said:

@RobST I was originally looking at the Esprit 100, the WO GT81 IV & Sharpstar 100Q but so far it's the Sharpstar that has my vote plus no messing around with spacers for backfocus & no need to buy a flattener. I'll probably have enough to buy it in November but the lack of stock means I probably won't see it until around January. Just in time for crisp, clear winter nights....Hmmmm we'll see 🤔😒

Lol like the heatwave 😂😂

Fantastic 😀

On 17/08/2021 at 18:38, nephilim said:

@daemon Thanks Steve, I've only just seen your reply & have literally just pressed the button on the WO one (It must be made of unicorn tears for the price) I very nearly emailed FLO to cancel but then realised it'll also fit my upcoming Sharpstar 100QII so its not all bad 🙂

ATB
Steve

Looking forward to your images with the sharpstar 😀 i was torn between that and an esprit 100, i went for the esprit in the end 😀 might be here by Christmas 😂

9 hours ago, AstroFin said:

Hello everyone!

Very interesting to see people using 3D printed mounting rings for the Samyang. Also @powerlord very nice shots using the L-eXtreme! I like your way of thinking outside the box regarding mounting the filter  

The night skies are finally getting dark again after a long summer, here's my first image of the season. 

• Samyang 135mm @f/2
• Canon 6Da, Astronomik CLS
• iOptron GEM 45
• 131x60sec
• Pixinsight, Starnet++

Fantastic image, i love how alot of us have been imaging the same subject so we can compare our efforts with each other 😀