Hello Another color shots for cocoon Nebula with the MT200 Luminance : 19 exposure of 5' (bining 1x1) RGB : 10 exposures for each color of 2' (Bining 2X2) ...
Hi all! Well, here it is. My first "real" image in a very long time. This is only luminance data taken over three nights in September for a total of 5.5...
Christian, M56 has always been one of my favorite globulars. It's often overlooked. You did a very nice job in capturing it. Congratulations! Bill Patterson ...
Chris: Great image. Regarding those nasty blooms... have you ever tried CCDStack software. It works wonders on blooms at the push of a button. I think you can...
... software. ... get a free trial copy at their website. ... Thanks Denny! No I haven't tried CCDStack. I'll give it a try and see how well it works. After...
Beautiful shot! I recently acquired a TSA-102S. The plan is to put a PDF and an ST7 behind the scope for imaging. I've been trying to find the distance from...
Many thanks Bill Christian Andrzejewski http://astrosurf.com/candrzej/ ... From: BillyPatt To: UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 01,...
Thanks Chris, you're Bubble is also very nice. You did a good job with your FRC 300, i'm waiting for your colors to see the final result Christian Andrzejewski...
Hi everyone Newbe to the group, I just purchased a NJP mount (upgraded from a meade lxd setup) and Im setting it up in my skyshed. Still learning about the ...
This topic came up a few weeks back, if you search this forum you'll find it. Based on that thread, I bought one of these and it's working like a champ. ...
Same here. No issues with a serial to usb converter on an NJP or an EM-200. Jim Regards, Jim Lafferty Sears Holdings Corp/Kmart ... From: "Rob Enns"...
Well, For a solar speed, all smaller Takahashi mounts are driven at 100Hz - I think in full step mode. The worm gear ratio for EM200 is 144. As an example, my...
Hi Can anyone tell me if i can use a barlow lens or Tak extender with my TOA 130. I want to increase the focal length for ccd imaging with a Atik 16HR and...
Thanks for all the help. I'll give the cables a try. Mike ... serial_converter.html ... this a couple of months ago and have used it quite a bit with up to 3 ...
Christian, your Cacoon shot is wonderful. Thje colors are great, focus and tracking very very good. Thanx for sharing this great image. Broose K [Non-text...
Hello friends, This is a mixed focal length composite. The predominant frame was produced on first light night with my new E180ed and had to be cropped...
Jim, The AP900 is similar to the NJP when it comes to capacity. I use one with an 8" f/9 APO for star parties and it handles the long 62 lb load very well!...
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Hi Jim, I have no problem using 12.5 OGS RC on my Ap900gto mount. I would guess around 75lbs for the ota and the camera, I use 4- 18lb counterweights on a...
I have used NJP with close to 70lbs Newtonian scope and it worked OK for CCD imaging. As I have had some problems with Takahashi user support (simple motor for...
Hi, I need some advices on which focal reducer to buy for my older version Takahashi FS-102. Here are some reducers that may work with it: 1) Borg DGC 0.85x -...
Hi Marco, I used the Takahashi TOA 130 N/F reducer, number 4 in your list, with my FS-102. It worked great. You may be able to find one on astromart if you are...
Tom, the one you used may be the best one, but the price is really too high, I think even on AM I wouldn't find a much cheaper one. I know that someone uses...
Jim, I have a TOA -130 with the 4 inch focuser and am using a EM-200. The rig with the rings, saddleplate, camera, finder, etc comes in close to 34 lbs and...