Equipment and Hardware Discussions - AstroGab2024-03-28T14:57:15Zhttp://astrogab.ning.com/group/equipmentandhardware/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSBIG STVtag:astrogab.ning.com,2019-03-19:6354305:Topic:1659612019-03-19T19:28:41.334ZDavid B. Lawrencehttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/DavidBLawrence
<p>I would like to know if any of the members on AstroGrab are still using a SBIG STV for astrophotography? If so, what tips have they found helpful in using the STV?</p>
<p>I would like to know if any of the members on AstroGrab are still using a SBIG STV for astrophotography? If so, what tips have they found helpful in using the STV?</p> My rig, as used at the Louisville Astronomical Society 2014 Derby "Mile Of Scopes" Side Walk Eventtag:astrogab.ning.com,2015-10-29:6354305:Topic:1501122015-10-29T16:06:18.543ZRon Yateshttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/RonYates
<p>I use this system primary for astrophotography, but occasionally pull it out for public events.</p>
<p>Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini version 1.04</p>
<p>Instrument: Modified 200mm f5 Konus Newtonian</p>
<p>Guide scope: 80mm f5 Orion Short Tube refractor</p>
<p>Guide Camera: Orion Starshooter Autoguider</p>
<p>Camera (not in image): Hutech Modified Canon T1i</p>
<p>I use this system primary for astrophotography, but occasionally pull it out for public events.</p>
<p>Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini version 1.04</p>
<p>Instrument: Modified 200mm f5 Konus Newtonian</p>
<p>Guide scope: 80mm f5 Orion Short Tube refractor</p>
<p>Guide Camera: Orion Starshooter Autoguider</p>
<p>Camera (not in image): Hutech Modified Canon T1i</p> Altidute adjustment of Sky-Watcher EQ6 mounttag:astrogab.ning.com,2012-07-14:6354305:Topic:1141692012-07-14T20:44:34.217ZClas Gripenberghttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/ClasGripenberg
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>Living on N 59 means I have to adjust my EQ6 Sky-Watcher mount to the relevant height witch probably is not taken in to account by the designer of the mount. Although I have exchanged the altitude bolts to stronger ones (after experiencing bending the soft original ones) I still have problems in getting the south side bolt to get a firm hold to push the mount “rocker” to the correct position. I have heard about modifications of the “rocker” and would very much appreciate any…</p>
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>Living on N 59 means I have to adjust my EQ6 Sky-Watcher mount to the relevant height witch probably is not taken in to account by the designer of the mount. Although I have exchanged the altitude bolts to stronger ones (after experiencing bending the soft original ones) I still have problems in getting the south side bolt to get a firm hold to push the mount “rocker” to the correct position. I have heard about modifications of the “rocker” and would very much appreciate any descriptions, pictures, drawings or videos on how to tackle this issue.</p>
<p>Cheer,</p>
<p>Clas</p> To flock , or not to flock ...tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-01-16:6354305:Topic:28592011-01-16T20:28:36.000Zsamiamhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/samiam
I will admit to being a bit of a tinkerer , and as I anxiously await more favorable imaging weather I have been researching ways to " hot rod " my telescope . New focuser ? To expensive , and there are few choices for a 6" newt . Guidescope ? I will be guiding in less than a month . Then I stumbled upon the idea of flocking my newt . But is it worth the trouble ? I have had this scope few coming up on a year , and the urge to clean the primary is growing . I have never disassembled this scope…
I will admit to being a bit of a tinkerer , and as I anxiously await more favorable imaging weather I have been researching ways to " hot rod " my telescope . New focuser ? To expensive , and there are few choices for a 6" newt . Guidescope ? I will be guiding in less than a month . Then I stumbled upon the idea of flocking my newt . But is it worth the trouble ? I have had this scope few coming up on a year , and the urge to clean the primary is growing . I have never disassembled this scope or any other for that matter , but I thought while I'm in there . Why not ? My home skies are resonable dark as I live in a rural part of the Texas hill country so stray light is not really an issue . Improved contrast ... put me down for some of that though . Does anybody have any exsperience with flocking a scope , any advice they can offer , is it voodoo , the greatest thing since sliced bread , or just a waste of time and money ? All-Star polar alignmenttag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-01-13:6354305:Topic:26712011-01-13T15:43:50.000Zsamiamhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/samiam
I know a few members of the group have experience with the Celestron CG-5 GT , and was wondering if anyone uses the All-Star feature . I experimented with this feature last night ( indoors) and in principle it seems very cool , but how well does it work in practice ? I use a 12.5mm ( 60 x ) illuminated eyepiece for the 2 + 4 alignment procedure , and have had pretty good luck . Typically the 2 + 4 procedure is good enough for exsposures two minutes and under . The question I pose is this , is…
I know a few members of the group have experience with the Celestron CG-5 GT , and was wondering if anyone uses the All-Star feature . I experimented with this feature last night ( indoors) and in principle it seems very cool , but how well does it work in practice ? I use a 12.5mm ( 60 x ) illuminated eyepiece for the 2 + 4 alignment procedure , and have had pretty good luck . Typically the 2 + 4 procedure is good enough for exsposures two minutes and under . The question I pose is this , is it unrealistic to think the All-Star alignment will improve on this ? It is a forgone conclusion than in the near future I will begain autoguiding . I also understand the better grasp I have on my fundamentals , the more success I will have down the road . Thank you for your time .<br />
David Tips, Hints, Repairs,Etc.tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-01-08:6354305:Topic:22422011-01-08T19:52:24.000ZMarc Bastihttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/MarcBasti
We've all done things to our equipment to make it better,make our lives easier or repair on the fly. Here's a place to post some of these ideas and probably help someone else out.
We've all done things to our equipment to make it better,make our lives easier or repair on the fly. Here's a place to post some of these ideas and probably help someone else out. Pictures of Your Stufftag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-01-08:6354305:Topic:22342011-01-08T19:39:35.000ZMarc Bastihttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/MarcBasti
A place to post pics of your telescope(s), mount, camera, etc.
A place to post pics of your telescope(s), mount, camera, etc.