Dave scutt

The 6 pro takes a 4 minute photo and stack's it for you in AP mode

The problem i have with the phone is when held up to the EP i get a purple glare and unable to take any images 

32 minutes ago, powerlord said:

SW tripod, optron wedge and stu-special counterweight bar and 3d printed adapter on a barbell weight.. so maybe a bit less then 🙂

I'll maybe advertise at 250 squid.

stu

I could be interested if you have some pictures 

Hi all @Elp pointed me in this direction thanks.

I'm thinking of getting an AZGTI mount to use with a DSLR camera which i need to get as well and later on maybe a scope once i understand how to process the image's.

Is it just literally set it up point to where you want and it will track. Are they easy to set up and use 

Is there anything else i would need to buy like power bank and lead's , EQ wedge etc

Any more help would be appreciated .

Thanks dave

If possible I'd like to use my tripod and extension pillar i have but its m10 is there any way of changing it to 3/8"

Hi all.

I'm in a dilemma, after saving and selling stuff I've finally got enough to get a EQ platform for my dob as i like to take images with my phone and i thought it would help.

Then looking at other stuff to buy i can get an Celestron 6se for a little bit extra , i don't really need the go-to just wanted something easy to set up and track.

I could buy a DSLR camera to go with the 6se , would i get good images of galaxys and nebula with this setup.

I can't afford a good EQ mount or scope so please don't try and spend my money 🤑.

Any other cheap alternatives welcome.

Dave

Finding it hard to get the editing right on Snapseed.

With the collimation thread now re tapped and new bolts thanks to @Captain Scarlet i can use the dob again.

Only got an hour before the clouded rolled in.

Nice image,  Mars really stands out

25 minutes ago, scotty1 said:

You must have a dark sky bottle 2-3 ? 

Really nice from the phone! 

Thanks @scotty1 .

It says bortle 2-3 i can just make out Andromeda Galaxy eith my eyes 

18 hours ago, OK Apricot said:

Taken for fun really just to see what it can do. Phone is an A52S, 10s exposure under Bortle 5 skies with a little tweaking on phone editor. I feel like M33 is in there too. 3 galaxies and two clusters from a 10 second exposure with a phone. Still blows me away 😂

Same shot from bottle 2_3.

Google pixel 6 pro AP mode.

@Roog has the best idea.

Ditch the bike and get a ride on dob 

Orion.

Google pixel 6 pro on selfie stick .

No tracking in AP mode

Google pixel 6 pro in AP mode.

I damaged one of the collimation thread's on the dob , so the opticstar  made an appearance tonight.

Now i know why it's best to have more then one scope.

There's no more room in my case , I'm happy with what I got.

Unless i get a new case😉

I think you need a Barlow to achieve focus, but I'm sure someone can give you better advice.

Dave

I feel i bit silly now .

The thread on the bolt has not gone it must be the thread inside , is there any way to fix this.

Dave.

7 minutes ago, Captain Scarlet said:

Dave Hi that is a collimation-locking bolt. I also have a Skywatcher 12" cell, and I never use those locking bolts, actually: my springs are strong enough to hold everything in place as I move my scope around. Also, I am about to receive an Orion Optics 300mm mirror cell, so my SW cell will very soon be redundant anyway.

Consequently, for either of those reasons, I'd be very happy to send you my locking knobs. Otherwise It would ve going to metal recycyling soon anyway. I believe I still have your address in my PM inbox from the RDF you took off me.

Shall I post it? No charge obviously.

Cheers, Magnus

Pm'd

Just checked flo , and i think i have the original factory bolts 

Just now, dark knight said:

Hmm are they the screws that hold the spider vane in place?

Collimation bolt for the primary mirror 

1 minute ago, dark knight said:

What telescope  is it Dave, maybe get some Bob's Knobs from FLO

It's a 12" Skywatcher dob

Can any one help please.

I was just collimating my scope and the thread on the bolt has gone .

Can i get a replacement and what can I use in the mean time.

Dave

5 minutes ago, Mart29 said:

Will try this tonight , don't really suffer from dew on the 200 dob but thought it could make images more stable, at least I have seen posts to that effect. 

So let's try! 

Do you guys leave it on for the session or just at the start?

 

 

Is the fan sucking in air or blowing out, not sure if it makes a difference but i was asked that question.

I leave mine on for a couple of hours just to make sure it's cooled down enough before use.