Information Overload !!!

[Earl]

I have done the basic set the scope up (none aligned) have a look at the Moon, got a rough idea where im going now.

Now I have an overload of things to tinker with...

Computer link up (PCMCIA RS232 card arrived today)

setting up my Neximage CCD.

I think I need a Plan of action..

Tonight if it does not go all hazy AGAIN !!!

A calibrated setup using the Equitorial Wedge. (actually i think that was far easier by hand on my old Equitorial Ziess refractor I do miss the over engineered feeling that beast had.)

After thats done, a PC link to see if I can get the controls sorted.

Now should I jumo into the CCD or should I just stick with that for the moment.

[Euan]

Jump right in that's the best way to learn

Welcome to the world of imaging, exceptionally frustrating but exceptionally rewarding

Give it a go and post up the results

[jgs001]

I guess the answer to that will depend on how confident you're feeling and how comfortable you are with all the controls etc. I'd say if, after you've got it all setup and doing what you want, you have time and you're happy to do so, then go for it.

[Earl]

I think ill be sticking to the moon for a while, the light polution where I live at present is bad.

Ill start my tinkering this evening

[jgs001]

Nothing wrong with that plan... There's loads to see on the moon and it changes every day.

[Earl]

Another hazy night over Birmingham only the moon visable here and very hazy...

RS232 port didnt fit i have had to order a different version.

LOL