WJMtek Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hi all.Wullie here ( i know the the spelling is weird to the no Glaswegians out there) just go my first Telescope.After much negotiation with the wife i bought a second hand HEQ5 Pro mount and a Starwave 80 ED Refractor. My first images have been some what disappointing ( i will post them up shortly ) does any one elso have the same telescope and can show me there pictures and give me some hints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hi Wullie and welcome to the forum. I liked the word 'negotiation' in your introduction as a means of getting hold of your astro kit - you know it's going to come back and bite you with a whole list of things to do around the house etc :grin: :grin: Regarding your imaging question, you might want to post a question either on the imaging section or perhaps in the 'Beginners Help & Advice' section as it will be read by more people there who can help. With regards to starting out in imaging, may I recommend that you get hold of a cope of Steve Richards' "Making Every Photon Count" (FLO £19.95) which you can view here. It a great book containing a comprehensive guide on all you need to know to take good consistent images that will meet your own expectations and provides a good overview on all aspects of imaging.Clear skies and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hello Wullie and welcome to S.G.L. I know nothing about your scope, sounds like a quality bit of kit though and lets face it, anything with HEQ 5/ ED & pro in its description cant be bad. Clear skies.Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi Wullie and welcome to SGL, I would whole heartedly support what James has said, you have an excellent scope from Altai-Astro, the 80mm along with the 115mm have produced some excellent images from various Astronomers, so I think it is just a question of time and patience, as your knowledge expands on the use of your equipment so will your images improve. Do not be worried about the quality of your images, just post in the imaging section with as much information as you can, camera details exposure times etc. There is a wealth of knowledge on the forum, gained by our many imagers, who will be able to help you with your problems John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi from me do not worry about getting the money shot straight away ,the dark side is a cruel beast and takes a bit of tame in, I spent 3 grand on a image rig and still learning all the time you will get there in the endpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Wullie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi Wullie and welcome to SGL. Nice set up as a first scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66mikeg Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi Wullie, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellawolf Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi Wullie and welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 welcome along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi Wullie, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi wullie and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan potts Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Well, A big clear sky welcome from Bulgaria to Scotland. Welcome to SGL it's a great site. Hope the weather is kind to you with this being your first scope.Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi Wullie, welcome to sgl and the forumsClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister brot Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 welcome to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tich Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hi Wullie & welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WJMtek Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome we need it in Scotland I have linked two of my images etc in the post http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/162157-first-images/James I have purchased a copy of the book (Really like the fact its self published), it arrived this morning so I intend to get reading tonight.may I recommend that you get hold of a cope of Steve Richards' "Making Every Photon Count" (FLO £19.95) which you can view here. It a great book containing a comprehensive guide on all you need to know to take good consistent images that will meet your own expectations and provides a good overview on all aspects of imaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Hello Wullie and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Wullie!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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