Sorry for the late response, Alan. Have been busy. Just use the standard Nikon lenses, non-VR. I have different adapters for my scopes. For my LX200 I use a...
That's alright Phil, I have adapters for my C8 and the Meade 125 5" PE. I also have the Meade LPI that I am going to play around with when I get the time. Alan...
The LPI is fine. Don't waste your time with the Meade software, it's annoying. try and see if you can use K3CCDtools with it instead. It's freeware and much...
First attempt, also used a Meade DSI as an autoguider for this shot. Came out okay! Image Details: * William Optics 66mm Petzval with Nikon D40 DSLR * Guided...
Thanks for the comments guys!! Changed the processing in DSS and got a nicer result! I used MEDIAN COMBINATION METHOD as opposed to AVERAGE COMBINATION METHOD....
Thanks, mate! I am getting there. I started writing a series of articles for astronomy on my blog. Starting off with fairly basic stuff but will eventually get...
Oh, the other direction (up over!) Was actually born in London but lived in Australia during school and university, and now am in Texas. Cheers, Phil...
Hi All, Just wanted to say Hi and to welcome new members. It's been the rainy season here this month but I am getting the Nikon and the Scopes ready to start...
Hey Alan, Hope all is well. My wedge had an issue which I only repaired last night. Hopefully over the next few weeks I'll be out imaging soon as well. Cheers,...
Hi Phil, Don't know if I told you all, but my mom passed away last Feb So I have been dealing with the estate and all of the other stuff. But I am getting the...
Yes, you did tell me and I am very, very sorry for your loss. I hope you're finding the strength to carry yourself and family members through this. I can't...
... As far as lenses go, I've shot through the Nikkor DX G 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses I bought when I first got the camera. I also have several Nikkor AI...
Watching clouds roll by, for the most part :-( Managed to get out and shoot M3 through a whole in the clouds tonight. Uploaded to the photo directory... ...
Even better for sure Phil, Keep up the great work. My wife and I went out last night and opened up the Observatory for the first time in a while. Just some...