WHY??????!! Absolutly sick of this.

[Scott]

This was taken with an 1100d + 200p + 5x barlow + backyard eos (planetary mode) processed in registax 5 + photoshop.

It's all possible. It just takes time, research and for me...a fair bit of luck

Hang in there

[NIGHTBOY]

Jupiter iso800 1-100 (PS3) JPG.JPG

This was taken with an 1100d + 200p + 5x barlow + backyard eos (planetary mode) processed in registax 5 + photoshop.

It's all possible. It just takes time, research and for me...a fair bit of luck

Hang in there

Digiscope?

[Scott]

sorry, I don't know what a digiscope is. this was an f5 skywatcher newtonian on an eq5 (motors)

[JamesF]

Digiscope?

Just the 1100D camera with a T-ring and 1.25" adapter in the back of a 5x barlow and then into the focuser I'd imagine.

James

[Scott]

yep...what James said

[NIGHTBOY]

So is it possible to use my 2x barlow?? Ive got the camera and tring, cant see how I'd get the barlow in there tho??

[JamesF]

So is it possible to use my 2x barlow?? Ive got the camera and tring, cant see how I'd get the barlow in there tho??

Some barlows have a T thread on the back, so you can fit them to the T ring and put them in the focuser.  For those that don't you can get a T-ring to 1.25" adapter that will fit into the back of the barlow.

Be aware however that it will make keeping the planet on the sensor harder.

James

[Cath]

If something you're doing (or trying to do) is having such an adverse effect on your well being, it's often better to take a step back from it for a while to allow yourself time to enjoy the things you actually like doing.

It would also allow you time to learn a bit more about what does and what doesn't actually matter in life. I wouldn't exactly class a past time that drives you nuts as mattering btw

[NIGHTBOY]

• Ok right have a look at this. With the help of a o ring I have secured the barlow to the other side of the eye piece tube, and using the 2inch adapter I can get this set up. Would it work???

[NIGHTBOY]

I could do away with the 2nch adapter and just put the middle section straight into the focuser tube. I was wondering if the camera had to be a certain distance from the barlow for it to work. Or the distance between the barlos and secondary mirror.

I had to do it like this as my barlow doesn't have threads.

[Scott]

[Scott]

woops, pics upside down but you get the idea

[NIGHTBOY]

Yes I see. I havn't got that adapter but I can still get the barlow inbetween so I have everything crossed!

[NIGHTBOY]

Should work?!

[RikM]

It will likely move your focus point out a bit and make achieving good focus a bit more challenging but certainly well worth trying

[NIGHTBOY]

I'll give it a shot at the moon tonight.

[Steve Ward]

You wish , it sets at 2pm today ... 

[NIGHTBOY]

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[JamesF]

I suspect you will have difficulties because the barlow isn't in line with, or won't stay in line with, the optical axis.  But there's only one way to find out.

James

[NIGHTBOY]

I suspect you will have difficulties because the barlow isn't in line with, or won't stay in line with, the optical axis.  But there's only one way to find out.

James

Its perfectly central with everything.

[NIGHTBOY]

Here you can see the o ring holding it central. Yes I know it wants cleaning...

[NIGHTBOY]

I might even be able to swap the barlow for a EP then attach my video camera to the end instead of the t-ring.

[NIGHTBOY]

Yes I can indeed....

[Scott]

I hope you get it all sorted nightboy but geez, every person who has posted on this thread has done so in an attempt to help you. page 4 and 73 posts and I'm pretty sure I've not seen the word thank you mentioned. Might want to think about that on future threads

[NIGHTBOY]

oh I do appreciate all the input so a big thanks to you all. As I said, I'm just trying to make the most of what I have.