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.

I've just ordered a collimation tool. I'm going to test it out again tonight. Just to see if I was just out of focus.

Is that fairly common with brand new telescopes? Saturn and Jupiter looked fine.

Tried out my new Heritage 130p last night. I tried looking at some stars while I was waiting for Saturn and Jupiter to come out. Why is there a black dot in the middle of the star? What have I done wrong? Is it out of focus? I taken a quick photo with my smartphone. Thank you for your help in advance. 👍 I managed to see some great views of Saturn and Jupiter with 4 moons last night. I'm very impressed with this telescope.

😁 I know what you mean! I started taking photos through my telescope at the start of the year, I haven't stopped since! But i'm starting to hate cloudy nights

Hi everyone! Yesterday my new telescope arrived! It's a Skywatcher Heritage 130P, I upgraded from a 70/700 refractor, what i'm now selling. My question is: What's the best way to take some photos with my new reflector on a budget? For the past few months i've been using the 70/700 refractor connected to my smartphone using a cheap adapter. I managed to get a couple of good photos of the flower moon a couple months ago, using the adapter. Would this still be my best option? I did find this on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-25-Telescope-Digital-Electronic-Eyepiece-Camera-for-Astrophotography-USB-U-jj/184334002304 Would there be any advantage to using somthing like this?

I've just purchased the Skywatcher Heritage 130P from Rother Valley Optics, just need to wait for a clear night...

Thank you for your help 😊 👍

So would you recommend the whole Skywatcher heritage lineup? Including the cheaper options?

I may wait a few months, hopefully one of these will come up for sale second hand. I have found a local shop (Bristol Cameras) are selling this telescope. But it's out of stock. ☹️

Yes, but to be completely honest I've never heard of the website you've linked.