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9/28/18
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Posted on 09/28/2018 11:07:24 AM PDT by Fhios
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posted on
09/28/2018 11:07:24 AM PDT
by
Fhios
To: Fhios; SunkenCiv; ETL; KevinDavis; ShadowAce
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posted on
09/28/2018 11:09:05 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Q............PREPARE FOR 'SKY IS FALLING' WEEK...........................)
To: Fhios
I can help you with this including attaching computer it, automated tracking scope, photography etc
Send me a PM and we can discuss
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posted on
09/28/2018 11:10:30 AM PDT
by
100American
(Knowledge is knowing how, Wisdom is knowing when)
To: Fhios
I can help. We’ve got several telescopes, computers, cameras, and all.
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posted on
09/28/2018 11:12:29 AM PDT
by
Reno89519
(No Amnesty! No Catch-and-Release! Just Say No to All Illegal Aliens! Arrest & Deport!y)
To: Red Badger
Same here.
Where I live now, I have a decent view of the night sky.
My telescope almost requires a degree to run it.
I will get a camera for my Celestron scope. Eyepieces have become tough for me. An eye problem.
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posted on
09/28/2018 11:15:29 AM PDT
by
wally_bert
(I will competently make sure the thing is done incompetently.)
To: Fhios
For bright objects such as planetary and lunar imaging, use an inexpensive webcam with the scope, which can be had for under a few hundred bucks or as little as 50 bucks.
Then get a copy of software for post processing which you can run the video through. The software will capture only the best frame/images and puts them together, aligns, calibrates and stacks them together into one image.
And webcam images can be spectacular!
Below is a basic information on webcams.
https://www.awesomeastronomy.com/tutorials/planetary-imaging/57-lanetary-lunar-solar-webcam-imaging
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posted on
09/28/2018 11:23:24 AM PDT
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: Fhios
Live on a boat in the center of the Pacific ocean where there is no light pollution.
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posted on
09/28/2018 11:31:06 AM PDT
by
TheNext
(Anonymous Source)
To: dragnet2
Bookmarked for some day.
Thank you.
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posted on
09/28/2018 11:48:51 AM PDT
by
wally_bert
(I will competently make sure the thing is done incompetently.)
To: Fhios
Btw, when you get to the point where you want to go for deep space objects, start with a simple DSLR camera and piggyback the camera onto the scope/mount which has a drive system. That way you're only using the scope/mount for tracking objects/targets, allowing the camera to capture wide field objects up to a few minutes exposures or more, depending how precise the mount is polar aligned and balanced etc.
But I would start with the webcam for brighter planetary/lunar imaging.
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posted on
09/28/2018 12:02:44 PM PDT
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: Red Badger; Fhios; ETL; brytlea; cripplecreek; decimon; disndat; KoRn; Grammy; steelyourfaith; ...
Thanks RB, pinging the APoD list et al.
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posted on
09/28/2018 12:03:14 PM PDT
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SunkenCiv
(www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
To: wally_bert
☺
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posted on
09/28/2018 12:04:09 PM PDT
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: dragnet2
My scope weighs a lot due to weighted base.
I’d like to build some kind motorized mount to point the thing that could live outside. The glass would be stored inside.
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posted on
09/28/2018 12:06:58 PM PDT
by
wally_bert
(I will competently make sure the thing is done incompetently.)
To: Fhios
You indicated you're handicapped with restricted mobility. This below is a mount you can put a tripod/optical tube assembly on and it has wheels. That way it can be push out of the garage or patio for example and them can be locked into place for stability. There are many of these types of mounts available.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/568244-REG/JMI_Telescopes_TPWLW_5_Large_Wheels_for.html?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjworfdBRA7EiwAKX9HeFRmkXuG0i3of_n0sxvyck7sMTuvM9tS5arGJje-WfNB2nFF-_PYdhoCd7AQAvD_BwE&smp=y
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posted on
09/28/2018 12:14:01 PM PDT
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: Fhios
You can find all the help you will need by visiting
https://www.cloudynights.com/index/
Lots of information already there and they’ll be more than happy to answer any/all questions
To: wally_bert
I have no experience in building clock drive systems for an equatorial mounted scope. I would buy a used one one. But I'm not sure I get the question.
Are you looking for a shelter for the scope?
If you just want to leave the mount/scope outside, look at scope/mount solar covers like the one below.
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posted on
09/28/2018 12:21:54 PM PDT
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: Fhios
Warning: This can get VERY expensive, very quickly.
Normally, you’d want to use an equatorial mount to properly track objects across the sky, but those are heavy. An alt-az tracking mount is sufficient for bright objects, like the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars.
Something like an Orion StarSeeker mount with scope and a ZWO planetary camera can get you started relatively cheaply.
I’d recommend heading over the the http://www.cloudynights.com forum and do a lot reading and asking questions. Feel free to PM me, if I can help.
You can see some of my work here - https://www.astrobin.com/users/CGV/
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posted on
09/28/2018 12:52:52 PM PDT
by
Astro31
To: Astro31
It can be expensive. And if he goes alt-az mount for tracking, he’ll need to purchase yet another mount when he’s ready to go equatorial for the low light long exposure deep space images.
I agree, start small to see if the interest continues, but that can also be an expensive route when one has to ramp up their equipment to extend their reach.
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posted on
09/28/2018 1:30:57 PM PDT
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
Er, alt az mount for imaging...☺
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posted on
09/28/2018 1:32:30 PM PDT
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: dragnet2
Back in I think 73 I was tracking comet Kohoutek. My calculations were 1 degree off. I spent hours going over my calculations, but I could not find an error. I read the reference manual over and over until I was about to give up. Then I was working on an another problem that required a well placed reference point. My reference point was NO LA, which is
about 60 miles a way from where I live. Now, 60 miles is approximately 1 degree. After I adjusted my reference point I was spot on. I quit astronomy after that day,
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posted on
09/28/2018 5:01:29 PM PDT
by
Do the math
(Do the math./)
To: Do the math
I quit astronomy after that day
LOL! I about fell out of my chair reading that. I must be a glutton for punishment as I stuck with it. I recall when some years ago attempting to polar align a non-computerized scope. After about 2 days I was ready to use it as target practice. Then a few years later the digital world took over and had to learn to use the scope using a computer and then learn the software for post processing and all the techniques used to squeeze out the data. I was ready to give up more then a few times. Btw, I don't mean laugh, it just hit my funny bone. I can very much relate.
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posted on
09/28/2018 5:19:52 PM PDT
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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