Atik 314L+ with ED80 questions

[Sp@ce_d]

Interesting.. if thats at focus the Baader drawtube sticks out at least twice as far as mine on the SW one.

[kingboya]

To spell out again how all the bits fit together for using the SW FR with the Atik EFW2 and 314L+ camera, here's a couple of photos showing the following (including where I bought them) - from left to right :-

1. SW 0.85x FR/FF - http://www.firstligh...l-reducers.html
   
2. M48 to T2 adapter - Teleskop Express - https://www.teleskop...roducts_id/3504
   
3. 3mm T2 extension tube - http://www.teleskop-...Length-3mm.html
   
4. 8mm T2 extension tube - http://www.teleskop-...Length-8mm.html
   
5. Atik T2 to M54 adapter to fit EFW2 filter wheel - FLO :- http://www.firstligh...-t-adapter.html
   
6. Atik EFW2 filter wheel :- http://www.firstligh...lter-wheel.html
   
7. Atik 314L+ mono CCD camera
   

You can see where I scratched the paint off trying to get the extension tubes and adapter apart

Thanks for the photos Gina.

Shame about the scuffed connectors just superficial. How old is the 314L? I have never seen a gold one before? V nice setup!

[Sp@ce_d]

How old is the 314L? I have never seen a gold one before? V nice setup!

they ran limited edition on special at Astrofest.. a couple of years ago I think

[kirkster501]

Those are great pictures. Many thanks for your time and effort in posting them and the list of parts Gina!

Rgds, Steve

[Gina]

Thanks for the photos Gina.

Shame about the scuffed connectors just superficial. How old is the 314L? I have never seen a gold one before? V nice setup!

Yes, the scratches are only superficial, they don't affect anything. I might touch them up later if I can be bothered I don't know how old the camera is - something like a year or two I think. I bought the camera second hand from another member and I think he bought it at an AstroFest from Atik. Edited March 17, 2013 by Gina

[Gina]

Those are great pictures. Many thanks for your time and effort in posting them and the list of parts Gina!

Rgds, Steve

Happy to oblige

[kingboya]

Well this is my setup now, spacing settled at 55.46mm. The filter wheel is loaded and ready for action. Now for the clouds....... >_>

[kingboya]

Forgot to mention, thank you all for your help in getting me to spend my money and attain a setup that will last for years to come (until the next thing). I love this site, and hope to be in a position to help others as I have been helped!

[Uranium235]

If you have to use pliers to fetch a T2 ring off, its worth padding them with a bit with some tape first so there is no metal on metal contact.

Edited March 22, 2013 by Uranium235

[andyo]

Well this is my setup now, spacing settled at 55.46mm. The filter wheel is loaded and ready for action. Now for the clouds....... >_>

Hi, I see you dont screw your reducer directly on to the scope focuser tube.I am thinking of doing the same so I can add a 2" LPR filter to my set up and wondered is this the adapter you use to

attach the reducer to the ED80

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adaptors/flo-adapter-for-skywatcher-focal-reducers.html

[Gina]

The FR will screw directly onto the stock focuser - you only need that adapter if you replace the stock focuser like I did with the SteelTrack (same with MoonLite or FeatherTouch I gather).

[ollypenrice]

I've used XP extensively with Artemis Capture and for guiding in AA5. I've found it perfectly stable and far better than festering Vista. Now it looks like I'll have to find some way to escape Win8 when I replace one of the observatory laptops, but waving goodbye to Vista will be a nice moment...

Olly

[Sp@ce_d]

Hi, I see you dont screw your reducer directly on to the scope focuser tube.I am thinking of doing the same so I can add a 2" LPR filter to my set up and wondered is this the adapter you use to

attach the reducer to the ED80

http://www.firstligh...l-reducers.html

Thats good to use for adding a 2" filter in front.. also I use one of these for a very secure fit.. I hate the 1 or 2 point screw adapters as they can introduce slight tilt into the train.

http://www.365astronomy.com/2-clicklock-m56-clamp-for-celeston-skywatcher-telescopes-p-1913.html

[kingboya]

Hi, I see you dont screw your reducer directly on to the scope focuser tube.I am thinking of doing the same so I can add a 2" LPR filter to my set up and wondered is this the adapter you use to

attach the reducer to the ED80

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adaptors/flo-adapter-for-skywatcher-focal-reducers.html

I don't screw it directly in due to the fact that my scope is not observatory based so I need to use an eyepiece for alignment etc. Also of course I use a Skywatcher light pollution filter screwed into that adapter.

[kingboya]

Thats good to use for adding a 2" filter in front.. also I use one of these for a very secure fit.. I hate the 1 or 2 point screw adapters as they can introduce slight tilt into the train.

http://www.365astron...pes-p-1913.html

thanks for the link...that just cost me Looks like a great product, and more secure than the quite rubbish thumb screws with lots of money hanging off the back of the scope...better safe than sorry, but please, no more links for a month or so

[Sp@ce_d]

thanks for the link...that just cost me Looks like a great product, and more secure than the quite rubbish thumb screws with lots of money hanging off the back of the scope...better safe than sorry, but please, no more links for a month or so

Glad to be of service.. .. you'll find it's also easier to rotate the camera with it too..

[Gina]

Yes, I use it fro that too - easier than using an Allen key to free the rotator on the EFW2

[kingboya]

Yes, I use it fro that too - easier than using an Allen key to free the rotator on the EFW2

Of course! This is sounding like a better purchase the more I hear!

[andyo]

Thats good to use for adding a 2" filter in front.. also I use one of these for a very secure fit.. I hate the 1 or 2 point screw adapters as they can introduce slight tilt into the train.

http://www.365astron...pes-p-1913.html

Thank,yes I am not a fan of the 2 thumbscrews so that will also be a great addition

thanks Gina and kingboya for the replies

[Black Knight]

That Baader adapter really looks the business. I assume it just screws directly onto the ED80s drawtube?

[kingboya]

That Baader adapter really looks the business. I assume it just screws directly onto the ED80s drawtube?

That is what I am hoping! It is made for skywatcher scopes

[Black Knight]

That is what I am hoping! It is made for skywatcher scopes

I must admit I liked having the strap on my DSLR to help secure the camera to the mount, and feel a little bit nervous hanging my 314 and filter wheel off the back of my ED80. I like the picture of the guy lugging a C14 around using this adapter!

[andyo]

That Baader adapter really looks the business. I assume it just screws directly onto the ED80s drawtube?

I am trying to find out if that is the case,it says fits most skywatcher telescopes

[dmahon]

I don't screw it directly in due to the fact that my scope is not observatory based so I need to use an eyepiece for alignment etc.

Plate solving sorts that. Look at AstroTortilla and Elbrus.

[kingboya]

Plate solving sorts that. Look at AstroTortilla and Elbrus.

I have actually just installed astro tortilla but yet to try it out. I have read all of the information in the manual, but just to clarify, do you download an image from artemis onto your hardrive and then point astro tortilla to that file, which it annalizes, then it slews to the target somehow?