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Hello everyone, I am in the process of selling/buying new gear and since I am still fairly new to this hobby of stargazing I would like to ask a couple of questions. What is the minimum setup for remote astrophotography? When I say remote I mean having a telescope in the back garden and operating it from my office-room computer or living room laptop. Is there such thing as "remote"? Or even cabled from a 7 meter distance let's say! I am sorry if this sounds funny to some people but all I've had so far was a 200p dobsonian which is great for a viewing session but that means I have no idea when it comes to astrophotography. Would a HEQ5 pro be good enough of a mount? Is a DLSR suitable or do you need a zwo camera? Does a Newtonian reflector do the trick or do you need a refractor? And in general what will I need? Please, not the most expensive items you can think of The basic side. Thank you in advance Vasilis

And just now received this case for my eyepieces and for my filters😍

Just now! 🥳 Asi224mc

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wow that would be WONDERFUL and you'd save me. If you could do that I would truly appreciate it. P.S. my longitude is: 52.88

What if I say it's both? xD I'm just very confused as I'm pretty bad at geometry....

Thank you Callisto! I chose the small one because I want to stick it on the platform

Hi John, I don't know how to go about measuring and cutting the parts.

Hello, I have been looking online at Equatorial Platform ideas for my 8" dobsonian. This is what I partly followed: Here's everything I have ordered: EQ1 motor drive https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-ra-single-axis-economy-motor-drive-eq1.html x2 Plywood: 610mm x 610mm - 18mm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exterior-Hardwood-Plywood-BB-FSC-PLY-WBP-5mm-18mm-Cut-To-Size-Sheets/284101547528?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=585593433984&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 x2 Aluminum Sheet Plate 200mm x 200mm - 4mm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Sheet-Plate-Flat-1mm-4mm-Multiple-Sizes-Available-Grade-1050A-H14/283528663514?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=584704869651&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 x4 adhustable feet https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M8-M10-M12-Levelling-Height-Adjustable-Machine-Furniture-Feet-with-Lock-Nut-UK/132754954645?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=432066591291&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 Compass https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12mm-Mini-Small-Pocket-Button-Survival-Compasses-For-Camping-Hiking-Outdoor/264747275918?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 Bubble level https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32-x-6mm-Diameter-Disc-Bubble-Spirit-Level-Round-Circle-Circular-Tripod-bullseye/402444058640?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=672584086868&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 Some bolts & nuts https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B077HRPJRG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Metal roller ball https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MX7R5K7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Washer https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07S8X7P73/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 x4 Pillow block insert bearing https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QJYDVT7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Steel rod 400mm - 8mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MV83GXB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The trouble I am having is geometry.... I am really not that good at it and I don't know how to go about building this thing. The more I search online the more complicated it seems. Does anyone have a clear guide? Thank you in advance

Hello, I am looking into building one of these. Thank you for all the info posted above. I am curious if the aluminum will be slipping on the metallic rod... no chance for it sliding on the rod due to the weight?

Thank you everyone for your tips. ❤️ With everything everyone is saying in here I am leaning towards Asi224mc am I right in doing so?

Now, to be honest with you... that's exactly what I needed in my life! A DIY project of something exciting that will save me money and help me do stuff I like! I do have tools thanks to my home improvement projects (different kinds of saws etc) and now I will do plenty of research because I need to learn quite a lot about the way it will work in order to build it correctly. This should work for DSO too, right?

Thank you once again! I should be paying you for all the advice you’ve been giving me. I can’t say that I am not disappointed that I can’t even take a decent photo of a planet with my dobs without a go-to mount though. 😕

Thank you @smashing! A zwo webcam would need me to use my laptop though, right?

Hello again. I know I ask too much but I've been searching on here so much and I got confused. So I am looking to pair a DSLR with my 8" dobs for planetary images (& short vids to stack frames). I am looking on ebay for something under £250 that possibly comes with a lens (for general use as well... Any suggestions for something decent, used at the mentioned price range? I appreciate all the help I am getting from all you nice people in here, you've been extremely helpful and I love how this community is so nice! Vasilis P.S. I certainly don’t expect anyone to go searching for me. I am only looking for suggestions, what kind of camera I should look for.

I’ll surely save the list you just posted! Thank you for taking the time! 🙏 I’ll be using my dibs for visual pleasure for the next few months and if I feel the need to turn it into AP I’ll save up and get the best I can for my buck! thanks again you helped a lot!

I got the whole creative cloud plan for ALL CC programs for around £52 a year I believe it was on G2A or a site like that. I’m happy with that

For a basic setup I should be expecting to spend over a grand, right?

Thank you very much @vlaiv! I appreciate the info and tips! 🙏

https://www.tringastro.co.uk/sky-watcher-explorer-130p-synscan-az-goto-telescope-528-p.asp Even though I recently purchased my Dobs 8" I am snooping around quite a lot so I'm prepared in the future for beginner's astrophotography equipment. Would this be any good for astrophotography? The mount at least? Thank you!

Buy kit for up to 250k and sell it... then buy 30k worth of equipment and use 20k for a month's special family vacation Pay off mortgage and keep some cash aside!

Just so I'm on the lookout in the future for a deal. What's considered a good deal for a used HEQ5 Pro?