Andy_Mc

Long time lurker and absolutely love the hints and tips available. Live in Newport Pagnell. Have a Celestron 6slt/StarSense/WiFi adapter/Skyris 132c. Observe from garden so far but looking to get a powertank(don't think 8xAAA batteries would last long)so I can pop up the road a bit and get some better viewing.

Quick question. Will a Bhatinov Mask work when attached to the end of a Dew Sheild with Nexstar 6slt. Want to try some imaging but taking the Dew Sheild off then putting it back on usually knackers everything. 

Thanks in advance. 

2 hours ago, M40 said:

I bought and just use a Kendrick dew shield for the skymax but then other than during the star align process, I don't look straight up with that telescope. The dew shield adds about 200mm to the end of my telescope and looking just at the planets or the moon the dew shield works fine, as at the end of playtime, the telescope and mount can be soaked but the corrector plate is dry. So my question to you is what do you look at, if you look at objects at a high angle, then I would say budget for both with a dew shield as an essential item and something to be purchased at the earliest opportunity. Hope it helps.

It does many thanks²

43 minutes ago, Starslayer said:

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/dew-prevention/astrozap-flexible-dew-shield.html
 

works well for me with my Celestron 6” sct

That looks really good! Cheers for recommendation.

Hi,

Looking for some advice when choosing a dew sheild or heater? I'm using a Celestron Nexstar 6slt and as winter is coming, I'm reckoning it's going to be an essential bit of kit. I've seen vids of homemade shields, they look great but I've got a budget of ~£50 so reckoning on buying one.

Found this for example 

https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/celestron-c6c8-flexible-dew-shield.html

Not been able to find a heater suitable yet. 5V USB heaters seem mainly for DSLR cameras 

Did think of heated sheild but its above my pay grade 😃

TIA

Andy

Note to self. When attempting to upgrade Celestron WiFi Module firmware, please switch the Telescope on. Just spent 20m wondering why CFM wasn't seeing my WiFi module but was ok with the Handset. 😃

4 minutes ago, fozzybear said:

you click on the heart icon bottom right of the post

 

Gotcha! Muchos Gracias for the tip.

6 minutes ago, neil phillips said:

Your welcome. I got the mention of it from someone on cloudy nights. its not cheap though is it. Baarder wonder fluid is also supposed to be good. Not tried it though

This is some sort of Voodoo Magic! Cleaned the front of my Nexstar 6 SLT and there was nothing. Then cleaned CMOS and it is literally spotless. Don't understand how this works but glad it does! Thanks again for the recommendation. It's just ridiculous how Mint the image is now.

ps. Can you tell me how I add a reputation point to your account or is that not a think here? Yeah I'm a NooB 😃

On 31/08/2021 at 22:27, neil phillips said:

Used it for years, not had a problem 

Oh my days! Just setting up for some hopefully clear skies & used the Eclipse cleaner to get rid of some stuff. I'm deffo hooked on this now! Many thanks for your recommendation. 

6 hours ago, neil phillips said:

Great stuff glad you got it sorted

 

Eclipse cleaning fluid ordered. Thanks for the suggestion. Looks mint!

2 hours ago, The Lazy Astronomer said:

You're not wrong there! 🤣

Yeah Na. Just adding to the possibilities. Database is excellent, hopefully someone nearby can get some Dark Sky stuff. I'll be there just as soon as we have some clear skies.

Very late to the party here, just joined SGL. Little Linford Woods looks ideal. There's a public footpath leading from Haversham High Street. 

14 hours ago, neil phillips said:

Been there done that i feel your pain. Chasing your tail is exactly what happens. I use a microfibre cloth and Eclipse cleaning fluid. I found it has to be fairly wet to get the dust off. It is hit and miss. i managed to get it down to one tiny speck in the corner. But its around and around getting better and worse in intervals. Do you watch what happens on the laptop as your cleaning ? 

Yeah, watch as cleaned. Just managed to get the CMOS dust free. I'd taken it into the workshop as we have a compressor & air guns. Bit of IPA, gentle touch of cotton bud, wipe with micro fibre cloth & a blast of air. Sorted. Will take a longer look at the Eclipse cleaning solution but looks pretty much perfect. 

Ok. Thank you for your advice. 

There's dust on the sensor so I'm attempting to clean it off. This is a new device so rather disappointing that it was dusty on delivery. The sensor is protected. Used an air can/IPA/Glasses cloth. It's minimal now but I feel I may be chasing my tail to achieve a no dust image. 

Has anyone one any hints & tips for cleaning the sensor on a Skyris 132c? I've seen some good comments about sticky gel sticks..also some horror stories. Currently using an IPA wipe then a glasses cleaning cloth to finish off. Results are a bit hit & miss. TIA.

I've been stalking this forum for some time now. Always read great advice. Now I've got a Nexstar 6 SLT after abandoning my Celestron C150HD Newtonian. Seems impossible to clean/service it. It's a bit of a jump in tech and still getting used to it. Managed to order a Celestron Skris 132C for a madly cheap price. Seems too good to be true but if it arrives I'm gonna be happy. Meanwhile here's a pic from my mobile. Taken 1st night I got the new kit and not really having a clue how it worked. I hadn't RTFM

Edit:

The camera arrived, only cost £120. I know it's end of line but for that price?