BobInYorkshire

Thanks. I just did a curve adjustment in Affinity photo and cropped it a bit. Its going to be cloudy tonight so I might have another go and spend some time on it, last night was very rushed as I had to be up early for work.

So I finally got some clear sky last night and had a go at Andromeda. My setup is a Skywatcher ED100 on a AZ-EQ6 mount with a 0.85 field flattener and a Nikon Z6ii, I took twenty five one minute exposures at ISO 1600 plus dark, flat and bias frames and stacked in Deepskytracker. I know it’s not very good and I think the exposure times were probably too short but overall I’m pretty happy with it as I’ve learnt from some of the mistakes I made while doing it and I think I rushed the stacking side of it a bit as it was getting late so might have another go at that tonight.

Thanks, I’ve just been on and preordered one. Now all I’ve got to do is get my head around the camera side of things, so many to choose from and so many different options, I’ve got some research to do but a few weeks to choose.

I’m very new to astrophotography but I’m definitely interested in acquiring one of these when they are available to the general user complete with a ZWO guide camera and main camera. I’ve yet to determine which main camera I want/can afford and hoping that RVO will soon be open to go in and browse where I can get some advice. Could be a few items to put on my Xmas wish list.

I’ve used those for a few years with my Nikon camera lenses and they do a good job. I also use Eclipse optic cleaning fluid and Pec Pads. They all do a good job on my eyepieces.

I’m contemplating getting a dedicated astro camera setup but confess I’m clueless and after looking at different cameras and specs I’m baffled. I’m very new to astronomy in general but like the idea of a ZWO full setup including the ASiAir Pro, filter wheel, etc so I can control everything from my IPad. My telescope is a Skywatcher Evostar 100 ED on a AZ-EQ6R mount. I’d like to be able to take photos of DSO’s. I realise I’m going to have to spend quite a bit and I’m prepared to do that but what I don’t want is to take a guess and end up buying something not suitable. My budget would be up to £2000. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Bob

Thanks for advice, the 12.5 followed by the 6.5 seems like a plan to me. I’ve just got to raid the piggy bank again!

Thanks, yes I have but wasn’t really sure if it would be the same optical quality as the individual ones.

I’m a complete newbie, I bought a Skywatcher 100 ED Pro a couple of weeks ago that came with a 28mm EP, I knew I’d have to buy others and decided to go for the Baader Morpheus. I’ve just purchased the 17.5mm one and would like advice on which one to buy next, 14, 12.5, 9 or 6.5. I'm still unsure as to what I want to view, as a newbie I’m just hoping for some clear sky so I can go and have a look at anything, eventually my goal would be some astrophotography but I just want to explore for now and get used to the scope. All advice welcome. Bob

Thanks Philip I’ll check them out, the SW28mm was actually supplied with the telescope.

Thanks for your input Cosmic Geoff, I don’t really have a figure in mind but the scope and mount have cost me well over £2,000 so it would be silly to not spend extra on decent eyepieces to compliment that, I could always buy them one at a time so I’d say up-to £150 each but I could stretch to more if necessary.

Thanks once again, I’m intending to drive to Rother Valley Optics one afternoon and get their advice (they’ve supplied my scope and mount) but I’m hoping to have a rough idea myself before I turn up.

Thanks for your reply. I’m happy to spend decent money but I don’t want to waste money either so 1.25” will be fine, I just need some idea of what are the best options and I can buy them over a few months so cost isn’t as important as getting the right ones.

I’m an absolute complete newbie to astronomy. I got my first telescope yesterday, a Skywatcher Evostar 100 ED, it takes two inch lenses but there are a couple of reducer adaptors included. It came with a 28mm eyepiece but I’d be grateful for recommendations as to what else I should buy. I’ve no specific need, I just want to see stars and planets as best I can and will eventually get into the astro photography side of things. Cost isn’t too big an issue and I’d rather pay for something decent once than buy cheap and buy twice. Many thanks in advance. Bob

Spending a few quid is going to hurt but the wife is onside so that’s the biggest hurdle out of the way. She’s offered to fund part of it for my coming birthday and Xmas presents. I’m not in a big rush and think I’ll have a ride to Rother Valley Optics one day just to see what they think and advise, it’s only an hour from my house.

Thanks, I bought a Skywatcher Adventurer 2i a couple of weeks ago and managed to use it for half an hour last night in between cloud cover. The results weren’t brilliant but at least I got a bit of practice in and learnt a few things. I would like a telescope too so that I can do visual observations and later do some astro photography with it as well. Good luck with your attempts.

Hi everyone, I have been a keen amateur photographer for many years and have some very good Nikon cameras and lenses. I'm contemplating Astro photography and have been lurking here and other forums for a week or so. I've no real preference for the type of astro photos I’ll take, I just think it would be another skill to learn for my general photography and something I’m fairly keen on. Of course I’ve been drooling over gear and looking at stores that sell it. Would a Sky Walker Esprit 100 and a suitable mount be a good starting point. I’d rather pay for something I’m likely to keep rather than buying something cheaper then finding I want to upgrade in a few months. I would be grateful for suggestions for the mount which will be used most of the time in my back garden but occasionally I’d like to put it in my car and go elsewhere. Thanks, Bob.

Thanks Craig and thanks for giving me the right term although I could do with Mystic Meg giving me tonight’s lottery numbers.

Hi, I’m Bob and I live in North Yorkshire. I’ve literally just put my toe in the water with astrology (is that the correct term?). I bought a Skywatcher Adventurer 2i Pro on Thursday and I’m hoping to get some tips here. I’ve watched loads of experts on YouTube and now I’m itching to have a go myself but Sod’s law has intervened and we have a lot of cloud cover forecast for the next week or so! I’m a keen amateur photographer and have some top of the range Nikon cameras and lenses but have never attempted photographing anything in the sky so welcome any advice.