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Michael Keo

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  1. Cheers. at the moment I’m using a 50mm lens and I’ve got a 200mm Takumar Pentax lens so I don’t really know if I could get any decent galaxy’s at that focal length so I think I’ll go for a CLS? I do have a 150pl reflector but I only have to look at it on my eq3-2 mount and it starts wobbling ha.
  2. Hi, im looking into getting a light pollution filter for my modded 100D, ive read some things on here saying that I’m best going for a UHC clip in filter and then others advising getting a CLS CCD filter? also says that I want one with an IR cut? The IR cut one confuses me though because why have a modded a camera to then get a clip in filter that cuts the IR again? Thanks in advance for clearing it up for me!!
  3. Thank you both for your replies, I’ll look get that adobe bridge as it will be handy
  4. Hi everyone, I’m very new to all this astrophotography and astronomy in general and I have a few questions regarding DSS and workflow. firstly I read that you can add new stacking data to already stacked pictures in DSS, is that right or do you have to restack the older data with the new? The new data that you want to stack does it have to be the same ISO, exposure, f ratio and same lens or can you add different bits? Second question, how do you all go about sorting images as you are snapping away? is there a way of sorting lights darks bias frames into folders on your SDcard, especially if your shooting multiple targets, doing test shots at different ISO’s and all that jazz. Or do just simply jot it all down with a pen and paper? thanks in advance michael
  5. Thanks Alan, that fills me with hope. So do you think it’s not worth getting the dual axis? Just the R.A and use a ball head mount. how do I go about running it off a mobile phone power bank and how much tracking time does 1 charge get you?
  6. cheers. That link is great, I have a canon 100d Astro modded with a baader cover. What would I need to attach vintage lenses to that
  7. Would you not motorise even if it was just used with the dslr and no 150pl?
  8. Thanks for replying Tim, yes that makes perfect sense. Its just at the min it’s still a new hobby and even though I’d love to blow a grand or so on a boss mount, I don’t think the missus would be too impressed ha
  9. Thanks for replying. yes I would get the enhanced dual motors for the eq3-2. im just unsure about buying them if I can’t use the scope with it and it’s no good for a dslr on it’s own aswel. good idea about the sand, might give that a try. my missus might not appreciate the sand all round the living room tho hah thanks again!
  10. Hi everyone, ive just started out with astronomy/ astrophotography. last year I bought a Sky Watcher 150PL that came with the standard EQ3-2 and then this month I’ve just bought an Astro modded dslr. im quite keen to get some tracking sorted, either buy the motors for my mount or buy a star adventurer or something. im aware that the eq3-2 mount would struggle to move the 150PL as it is 1200mm long. my question is would it still be decent enough to put my dslr on and get some good star tracking? or is it best to just get a star adventurer and save up for a better mount for the 150PL. Or have any of you guys successfully got some good tracking with a 150pl paired with the eq3-2 thanks in advance
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