You're most welcome. Yes...definitely try it out and see how it goes. Although many folks feel comfortable at high differences between the focal lengths of...
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spraudp
Mar 16, 2008 12:53 am
All, I'm getting organized (saving my pennies) to get an 80 mm refractor to piggyback on my Meade LX-90. The TMB 80 has caught my eye, while I'm also looking...
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dave_snope
Mar 14, 2008 7:44 pm
I've also been having thoughts about putting a 2X barlow on the miniBorg for guiding at 500mm instead of 250mm if needed for a longer scope. I think 250mm will...
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Tom
tabbotr
Mar 14, 2008 4:13 pm
Thanks very much Mike, Neil and Dave, for replying to my post. According to my calculations I have a ratio of about 4:1 arcsec/pixel between the main scope and...
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Mar 14, 2008 2:20 pm
You're right, Mike. I failed to state that differences in pixel sizes need to be considered in the same terms. If both scopes had the same focal length, yet...
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Jim S.
jimc8ngt
Mar 14, 2008 2:20 pm
Hi Fred, I'm pretty sure that Karel, The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the 152/1200 <smile>, is indeed using the matched Field Flattener. I definitely...
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Mike Dodd
doddm2001
Mar 13, 2008 3:51 pm
... I agree in general terms, but of course a lot depends on how well your mount operates. I use a 300mm guide scope with an ST-402 camera ...
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Mar 13, 2008 1:54 pm
Given the sub-pixel accuracy of the guiding in today's cameras, this is not as important as it used to be. Guiding to 1/10th of a pixel is now standard. ...
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klefr2
Mar 13, 2008 1:25 pm
I see several recent posts from users of the TMB 152/1200 scope. In looking at pictures and descriptions, I see people using up to full frame 35mm size...
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Karel Teuwen
karel_teuwen
Mar 13, 2008 9:57 am
Thanks a lot Dietmar for the encouraging words. Dark skies really helps ! Best regards Karel _____ Van: tmboptical@yahoogroups.com...
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Neil Fleming
neilfleming
Mar 13, 2008 1:00 am
Nice work, Jim. I am still struggling to finish my own version of IC410 <g>. Glad the star trail trick helped. I had no idea you had those issues with your...
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dietmar hager
sterngucker_...
Mar 12, 2008 8:10 pm
hi Karel, this image is one to be proud of for ever! detail, color and framing is perfect! also the huge amount of backgroundgalaxies is striking!!! perfect! ...
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Jim Solomon
jimc8ngt
Mar 12, 2008 1:07 pm
Hi, Here are some recent narrowband shots with an ST-2000XM, Astrodon Sii/Ha/Oiii filters, a TMB 152/1200, and an AP1200. Thanks much to Neil Fleming for his...
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dave_snope
Mar 11, 2008 8:31 pm
I have a Borg 50 for guiding the 130/780 for narrowband series, but unfortunately haven't been able to try it because I can't get a remote guider from SBIG....
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Tom
tabbotr
Mar 11, 2008 7:48 pm
I would welcome advice on how to chose a suitable guide scope for autoguiding with my TMB 130/780 F6. The imaging camera is a Canon 20Da and the mount a...
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Karel Teuwen
karel_teuwen
Mar 11, 2008 5:34 pm
Thanks also Wayne for the Kuddo's. And you are right about Thomas, these TMB's are perfecty made for deepsky photography thanks to him !! Best regards Karel ...
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Karel Teuwen
karel_teuwen
Mar 11, 2008 5:29 pm
Thanks so much for commenting Fred. I think the TMB152 is a great scope for imaging and you will enjoy it a lot, i'm sure ! Best regards Karel _____ Van:...
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Karel Teuwen
karel_teuwen
Mar 11, 2008 5:14 pm
Thanks Jim for the nice words. I mostly use Image Plus for colour combining and DDP, NeatImage for noise reduction and CS2 for the rest. I did not apply...
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Wayne G
missyy9
Mar 11, 2008 3:18 pm
... WG: Karel, zooming in on the resolved galaxy structure here, if you had told me that this image had been taken with a 12 or 14 inch telescope, I would...
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Jim S.
jimc8ngt
Mar 11, 2008 12:58 am
Hi Karel, WOW! That's absolutely stunning. Congrats! What software do you use for processing, and did you apply any deconvolution to this image? Cheers, Jim...
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klefr2
Mar 10, 2008 8:08 pm
Karel, Well, there's another object I planned to image that I won't bother with any more! Your's is just too good. I won't even try. :-( Just kidding. Yes,...
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Jim S.
jimc8ngt
Mar 10, 2008 6:48 pm
Hi Hunter, You mentioned the one thing I wish the Starlight motorized system supported -- namely, the ability to "manually"; control the motor using the AP-GTO...
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Karel Teuwen
karel_teuwen
Mar 10, 2008 6:04 pm
Hi guys, I like to share this M63 and surroundings with you. After several hours of processing I'm rather content with the result and it's pretty deep due to ...
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sforster12
Mar 10, 2008 12:37 pm
The JMI motofocus units I've used had a lot of backlash and were limited in the torque they delivered for heavy imaging trains. STU ... am ... about ... to ......
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hewholooks
Mar 10, 2008 12:13 am
Jim, I would do just that, but I am trying to avoid the extra weight and the extra complexity of the computer interface of the Starizona product. My mount is...
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Jim S.
jimc8ngt
Mar 9, 2008 4:43 am
Hi Hunter, Why not just get the motorized attachment and associated goodies from Starlight that are designed specifically for the FT3545? That's exactly what...
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Mike Dodd
doddm2001
Mar 9, 2008 4:43 am
... Why not consider the motor accessory from Starlight Instruments? <http://www.starlightinstruments.com/digital-FTS.html> I installed one on my FT3545...
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hewholooks
Mar 8, 2008 6:34 pm
I am also looking to motorize the focus on my 130/780 with FTF3545 Feathertouch focuser. I am considering the JMI Motofocus, and although it fits the smaller ...
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Louis Marchesi
lmarchesi
Mar 6, 2008 12:54 am
... A Robofocus (http://www.homedome.com/robofoc1.htm) should fit the bill nicely. I use one on my TMB 152. It took me two iterations (and a whole lotta help...
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davidrossitter2000
davidrossitt...
Mar 5, 2008 3:03 pm
Hi I have a TMB 130 f6 and soon to have a WO72 and want to put on an electric focuser - one that can be used with either scope. I dont need anything fancy -...
