Neutron Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hi, I'm Aylish and I'm new here! I have a Jessops 800-80 Astronomical Telescope and have no idea how the hell to use that thing! Like seriously, I've taken it out once since last Christmas! I have a wide knowledge of astronomy, as in space, not how to see things. However, I really want to start astrophotography and so, here I am! Any tips/pointers would be much appriciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome to SGL.I'd get out observing whilst you negotiate with the financial controller regarding imaging James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusmeg Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hello from me too - really, just get out and have a go, get used to it and enjoy it - the rest will come from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 welcome along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigdisVZ Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hi and welcome! You've come to the right place.I'll recommend two books:1) Turn Left at Orion, its super for getting know the best objects in the sky and what to expect from them.2) Making Every Photon Count, it's a complete tutorial on how to do astrophotograpy (be warned, the book is cheap, the hobby is not).Please join the discussion in the forums, you'll be up and running with your scope in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris h Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hello & welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome aboard! Be sure to ask lots of questions before buying any imaging equipment. It's very easy to purchase the wrong thing. Each specific area of imaging requires a different type of hardware. We are always here to help, never too discourage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich MedRev Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome to SGLBefore you consider AP another vote for Steve's book Every Photon Counts.use the scope first, start with the Moon and Jupiter and move on to brighter messier objects such as M31 and M42.then follow Steve's advice and be prepared to spend, spend, spend and make sure you have patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hello and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hi Aylish and welcome to the forum. I would agree with the recommendations of Carl and Rich above regarding further reading material as you need a comprehensive overview of imaging before you can decide on how far to go and the required budget. With the equipment you currently have, I would certainly give observing a bit of a go first and to help you find objects, you will first need to know where they are and to that end you might want to download a free software planetarium program called "Stellarium" which you can read more about here. Lots of great features to kewp you busy when the clouds come in and it can be configured to produce an identical sky to your precise viewing location. If you combine this resource with the "Turn Left At Orion" book then you will be off to a flying start providing the weather plays along too!Clear skies for now and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hi Aylish and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hello Aylish and welcome to SGL, if youn haven't got it already then download Stellarium, it will show you where things are in the night sky and has many other useful features - and it's free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Neutron!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Scunthorpe Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome to SGL.Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranas Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome to lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hi and welcom to the forum/ If and when you decide that empty pockets and a maxed credit card arefor you we will welcome you to the darkside! Astrophotography.Gets lots of advice or the bills will be even bigger!velvet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_M_Franklin Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome Aylish...First things first...Budget...you'll need to consider the costs of your new interest. The Jessops is a very cheap scope and whilst i would say you get what you pay for with it, it is certainly not going to really be up to the job of photographing anything other the Moon or perhaps some eyepiece projection of the Sun (if you get clear days where you live)For astrophotography you will need a driven scope, it does not have to be one that breaks the bank by a long shot, but it does want to be reasonably decent. The forum has a wealth of knowledge in the members and they can assist in guiding you through this process. i am not saying that your scope is not up to the task at all, just that if you expect to see images like you see I the gallery here or in books/on the net, then you will be disappointed and my concern is that this may put you off, and I would not want that. it's better to expect little and exceed this expectation than it is to expect a lot and get little in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hi Aylish, welcome to sgl and the forumsClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hi Aylish and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellawolf Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi & welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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