Please choose appropriate thread 'Subjects' when replying, but talking about other things than the original post! Going back on the web archive, or my local...
... Then it's meant to be (optically) part of the total lens assembly, and would definitely cause problems (including chromatic aberration) if you left it in...
I attempted to modify a Canon A10 camera for use as a prime focus camera. It didn't work. I have now embraced afocal photography with a Canon A550 with much...
Hi, I just thought I'd take the time to introduce myself and say hello to everyone. I've been into astronomy and astrophotography for a while, and have owned a...
... I'm new at this,too, but I'll try to help. Make sure you have the absolulutely freshest satellite elements possible. I download new ones right before I go...
Thanks for the reply Darwin. I think I'll get a joystick. Next clear night I'll play around with some satellites. This looks like a pretty cool aspect of the...
... To clarify, by "good results", I think Darwin means specifically good images of the ISS. Tracking sats visually isn't particularly difficult for an...
... Yes, I was talking about photography since he mentioned the cameras he has. I saw the ISS with a 40mm eyepiece - it was elongated, no detail. I'd like to...
I had a very good pass of the ISS this morning - 52 degrees elevation. It was clear when I got up so I went out and set things up. I got the scope aligned...
... Welcome to the group Doug! Darwin and John covered the basics. I'll add a few steps to save you learning time. I got a jump start on the learning curve by...
John, I still have the 4 inch SCT, so I think I'll mount it to the LX200. Thanks for the tips. You've given me a lot of great advice on LX200s over the years...
Leo, Thanks for the pointers. There's some great advice in there. It should save me a couple of headaches. I've been reading the old messages as well. As with...
... I usually use a 20mm (Nagler) for visual use. It shows really impressive details on a good pass (that's with a 12" LX200 classic, and now a 16" LX200R). ...
... SatTracker was originally developed for the LX200 classic. ... As a rough starting point, the ISS when near overhead is about the same size and brightness...
... Sure, it's at <http://indianastars.us> There's a picture of the ISS about halfway down the front page. I took that with our old 12" classic with a 6.3...
Hi all I'm toying with the idea of replacing my LX90 8 inch with a SkyWatcher Skymax-180 PRO , which has a focal length of 2700mm compared to the 2000mm of the...
I decided on a new procedure regarding time. I have a handheld GPS. I'm going to compare the time on it to the time on the telescope and use this time to set...
... same size and brightness as Jupiter, but the brightness is mostly concentrated in the bright white station segments, not spread over a whole circular...
... and use this time to set the clock in the computer. ... Sounds good, though XP-Pro (and I assume other O.S.s) has Internet Time built in. I click, "Update...
John, Nice pic of the ISS. My 10 inch LX200 is the f/6.3 version, so I should be good as far as focal ratio. Thanks for the exposure setting tips. I got my...
Hello Darwin Was that because the satellite was not available in the "Refresh List"? If so make sure you uncheck "In Sun Only" Clicking the "Reset Filters"...
... SkyWatcher Skymax-180 PRO .... ... Hello, I don't know much about the Skymax 180 other than a glance at the data sheet but I'm stuck on your statement...
You can set the LX200 time to the PC time with the same "set" feature that lets you set the program time ahead. Actually LX200 time isn't critical, as long as...
Found 2 freeware crosshairs for windows XP Homepage http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.php?home I registered with them a few months back and had no problems or...
Hello All, I figured your the people to ask around here so here is the question. What do you all recommend for tracking software?? What do you all think the...
... I had "in sun only" unchecked. I think I had "above horizion checked", I'm not sure. I tried "refresh list" It didn't show up in the view plan until it...
... If you are talking about software to make a telescope track a satellite, I don't think you can beat Sat Tracker. If you are talking about software that...
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