batemantom

as stated before, i was still setting everything up while i recorded this. the camera quality is fine and the telescope has been collimated within the past 2 weeks.

but what do you think about the dead pixels? would that be a problem?

Here's a video while i was testing the xbox 360 webcam a couple weeks ago, this was filmed while i was still setting up all the software. there were quite a few dead pixels so i haven't used it since.

Forgot to mention before, I also tried using an old XBOX 360 webcam. It worked well... Until i noticed all the dead pixels....😠

I was also a bit unsure about the different style focuser (before i purchased). I've owned the heritage 130p for about 1 month now and i actually prefer its focusing method.

I'll try using the adapter on the next clear night, I wasn't sure if it would be strong enough to hold my phone (due to the heritage having a different focusing method) . But after doing a little more research, there's a lot of people with the same telescope using a DSLR with no problems.

I've noticed it says you also own a heritage 130p. have you tried using a smartphone adapter on this telescope?

i may give the SVBONY SV105 a go. i've found it for sale for £37.59

I already own a smartphone adapter to connect my phone to a telescope, I am yet to test this on my new heritage 130p. I originally used it on a 70/700 refractor and i did get some fantastic images of the moon using the adapter. So i'm guessing for my budget the best camera i can use is a smartphone. I don't own a DSLR unfortunately.

Hi, I want to start taking photos through my heritage 130p, i've been leaning towards buying the Bresser MikrOkular or am i better off using my smartphone to take some photos on a budget (under £100)? https://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-bresser-mikrokular-full-hd-eyepiece-camera.htm

I use the met office app, It gives a clear description of the weather conditions during the night. 👍

Thank you, I appreciate everyone's help.

Can you recommend an good step to step guides or videos on how to do this? I don't know anyone else who owns a reflecting telescope. Thank you 😊

I ordered a Cheshire collimation tool! It was half the price of the laser ones.

Also, Saturn and Jupiter looked fantastic! I've also ordered a X2 Barlow. This telescope is 10 times better than my old one.