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I see! Thank you! So getting the Dual-Speed focuser to replace the one I already have could be a solution? Or is there some other differences to the tube itself as well?

2"-1,25" and barlow for the camera adaptor.

It's not the P-DS version. I'm saving up for a refractor for AP. Right now I'm jsut getting a feel for how things work. Should I consider getting one of these to get the focus point closer? https://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/flo_2-inch_T_adapter.html

So I've recently bought a SW 150p Newtonian and I've been just trying to get a hold of how stuff works. I have a barlow and a T2 adapter, but I can't seem to reach focus with it at all. (Unless I've used a 10mm inside of the barlow) I've tried with and without the glass in the barlow as well as with both my 550D cameras and the 1000D. What am I doing wrong here?

I live in the city, so it's horrible. But if I drive an hour or so away It's looking quite good. Where I'm going tonight is classified Bortle 4 Ratio 0.977 Brightness: 0.338mcd/m2 AB 167ucd/m2 So with the new moon tonight and (predicted) 1% cloud cover I hope that my seeing will be great tonight! So hyped!

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Postman was super nice today!

So I've purchased a couple of Canon EOS 550D cameras as I've read that they're decent for astrophoto. Hopefully I won't mess up the first one I try so I can use the other one for regular photography😅 I've tried to find some guides/YT videos on how to do the astromod but unfortunately my searching skills have come up short. Have any of you been through this and could you please send me in the right direction?

What about something a little bit different that would include those that don't do astrophotography or potentially someone just starting out? "The stargazer" Basically it would be to take a artsy photo of yourself using your equipment? Something like this(Pulled off google)

Suddenly, all astronomers took to the hills never to be seen during night time again.

I'm horrible at lines and circles! 🤣 From what I've gathered, learning and using different tools and techniques is the most important part. It's not about how "skilled" you are as an artist, just how many "tools you have in your toolbox". When we're only talking about my level of course

No worries! Only good intentions, so I completely understand!😁 Besides, when I did bootcamp, the cityboys had to be taught how to dress properly for winter😂 So we have those non-viking types as well 😅 I consideree bringing music myself, but I fear the screen will disturb my vision too much!

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, beats my "I'll put them there and hope I don't step on them" tactic 🤣 I'll be getting one of those for sure!

Oh RIP! Sorry about that and thanks for the correction! And here's a few pictures of my work so far! Now, I'm far from a skilled painter, these were actually my first three ever. Edit: Had to resize images a bit

Well, not really what I had in mind, but sure! 😆

Hey yall! So I've been thinking alot about what I need to get to have good "quality of life" while I'm out under the stary skies. This isn't directed at the actual telescope equipment you need to find those pesky little bright spots(or aliens) but more of a question about chairs, storage equipment and that sort of thing. What gear do you use that you couldn't(Aka. Don't want to) live without?

Wait, what did I write? 😅

Hey yall! I was wondering , are there anyone else here interester in making space related paintings? If so, post your work here!

Hey guys! I've been trying to search around a bit for some more information about observing during winter, and I haven't been able to find much yet. I live in Norway and winters here can get very rough. Avg. temps varries between -5c and -15c, but the nights can obviously get really colder. I'm pretty well versed in cold winter clothing and equipment, but I need tips and tricks for the astronomy part. I've ordered a SW 150P Newtonian with a EQ3-2 mount. I've read that I should take apart any moving parts and regrease them with lithium-based grease since that handles the cold better. Can anyone provide me guides/youtube videos on how to take apart the apeture and a EQ3-2 mount? And any tips on where I can get good quality grease? Other than that: -Are there any limitations on what temperatures I can go out in? -Are there any precautions I have to take with the equipment before I do take my telescope out in the cold winter. -I read something abow dew. What temperatures/situations does this occur? Are there any tips on how I can avoid this? Is it possibly damaging to the equipment? -I read that I shouldn't go directly from the cold outside to a warm house with the telescope. I live in the city, so I don't have anywhere cold to store it permanently, but would it be enough to transition it into the hallway(usually 5-10c colder than in the apartment) for a few hours before taking it inside? And vice versa before going outside.

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh that makes so much sense! Thanks Loius! That was exactly what I was looking for! Obviously I understand that there are other factors that will affect the maximum practical magnification as well though 😁 Yeah, thanks for your replies, both of you:D

Oh yeah, for sure, I'm aware that I shouldn't opt to press for higher magnifications. I'm just trying to understand what the actual limiting factors(And why the Highest Practical Power(Potential) is set to x300) are. In theory, given perfect seeing and no atmospheric disturbances or light polluting, would the potential practical power be higher or is it based on limitations of the equipment, is kind of what I mean. I is the Newtonian on a EQ3-2 mount(Not motorized)

Hey lads and ladinas! I have a question, about magnification and barlows. So, I've ordered a SW 150p which has x300 listed as it's highest practical power(potential) But what does this mean exactly? Is the limitation at x300 based on limitations in the scope/apeture/ep or is it based on atmospherical conditions? If(and thats a big if) seeing was absolutely optimal, would the potential max be higher? Say, a 2,5mm or a 4mm with a 2x barlow at x600 or x375 respectively? And that brings me to my second part. Should I just throw the barlow away and get better EPs instead? As far as I understand, the more low grade glass you're lookikg through the worse of an image you will see.

One very important thing I forgot to mention. And this is a separate point and not really feedback on your videos but more of a heart to heart. Don't ever EVER compare yourself to professional Youtubers. Unless you start making serious money off YT, your production will never be in the same league. They earn A LOT of money, through views(ad revenue), Patreon, sponsor deals and direct donations. They have professionals producers editing their content, they have profrssional sound technichians setting up their gear and they have years of experience on content creation. So again, don't ever compare yourself to them.

I'm not one to comment on the content of your videos as I'm completely new. I am however an experienced streamer and I'm more than capable commenting on your production level. 1. Camera I can see that your camera is mounted on the table. Either in the form of a tabletop gorillamounted webcam or even your phone on some mount(Looks like the latter). When you have your arms on the table and move around, it shakes a lot. If you are using your phone, I really do suggest that you get a 4k or 1080p webcam and a basic photography tripod to avoid getting the wobble effect. The camera is also filming slightly upwards which makes you look very big, gives you a double chin(No offense but you asked for brutal) and literally films up your nose. As I mentioned, a tripod mounted camera filming from eye level or slightly above eye level will make you look much better on camera. 2. Lighting. I suspect that you're relying on the ceiling lights? You get shadows in your face, which again, makes you less appealing to look at(again, absolutely no offense) Try to get a streaming ringlight that you can mount around forementioned webcam on a tripod. If that's out of your budget, you can get 1 or 2 tabletop lamps with a LED bulb and a small softbox on ebay for super cheap. Place these behind the camera to the side, facing right at you. 3. Location Although you have blinds on your windows, it does affect the quality quite a bit. I don't know the layout of your home, but the wall you your right looks clear from what I can see. Try to have your back against that wall for a cleaner image. The same thing goes for filming bottom up. When you capture the lights in the ceiling, the quality drops a lot. As I mentioned before, Eye level or slightly above eye level with a clean background is good! If you have a place you can make a dedicated setup, even better! 4. Sound Although the sounds wasn't too bad, I really suggest you get a studio level microphone or a lapel microphone. This is going to increase the sound quality A LOT. If you need suggestions, I'm available in DMs and I can help you select some good options for you. A good microphone on an arm with a shock mount and a wind muffler makes a HUGE difference! 5. Software. I saw at some point in your last video that you turned the camera around to film your computerscreen. Sometimes you can even se your own reflection Although it works, there's a MUCH better way to do that. It's by using correct recording software. I've always used OBS Studio and I'm extremely happy with that. It's a streaming software, but it's capable of recording as well. Here you can also set up different overlays you might want to use when recording the screen. (and even have your camerafeed there while looking at the screen) It's a free software so I really suggest you get it! Again, I'm available in DMs you help you with setting it up! 6. Editing There's multiple times throughout the video where you stop talking. Usually before a transition. You should really clip those moments away or you'll have the viewer sitting there thinking "NANANANANA BATMAAAN" or something else weird. My point is, they'll lose interest for a split second that's not something you want happening because they'll eventually decide to move on. 7. Misc This is really not that important, but when you were filming the starmaps, the image was kind of dim and bland. The shadows from your pen and hand also made the viewing a bit "bleeeh" If you can afford getting TWO webcams, and some extra table top lamps to light up your top down view, that's something I'd suggest. Using a longer "pointing stick" instead of a pencil will also reduce interference a lot as your hands will not cast as many shadows. Personally I use a Logitech BRIO 4k on a tripod to record my face and a Logitech C922 1080p on a movable arm(actually a RØDE mirophone arm) for a top down view. If you can't afford two webcams and mounts, consider getting one webcam and a microphone/camera arm. That way you can move your camera into the desired position and just edit that part out afterwards. Except the microphone and camera, you can make a setup like this extremely cheap. But just like with astronomy, if you're going to create content on a regular basis, don't cheap out on essentials like camera and sound. Edit: Oh, and using a webcam with recording software will remove the problem you have with the horizontally flipped camera. Another edit: That said, your delivery wasn't actually that bad! I expected much worse from a non-public person that's new to being in front of a camera. I was eons worse my first few months. Just try to plan out what you're going to talk about in advance and just keep at it! You'll get comfortable in no time! Another another edit: I'll be happy to help you through this process, so feel free to DM me at any time with any questions. If you'd like, I can provide you with my personal email for easier communication as well.