SingAstro

First time tried the 8" LX200R OTA that I have kept for months. Damn....this thing is sharp!! I was using a 2-speed WO crayford with it and you can slowly snap in with good sharpness during focus. I could hardly get such sharpness from a SCT. I didn't expect much from it (probably that's why I...

What I like about DSLR is that it is self-contained. No need to pull power cables, and if the laptop runs out of battery, I can still happily continue taking pictures - which SBIG cannot do (yet). Furthermore, during the day, I can take photos of scenery, etc.. I agree that , it's not easy for me i...

If you are using a DSLR that is not modified, please don't try emission nebula as first object, try others like andromeda or M45. modified ? :shock: i think i have to asked more professional about the questions of modification .... Read up the LX200R manual and I think the equatorial wedge also com...

thanks weixing & kochu :D To weixing : yeap... i got the equatorial wedge too but now still don't know how to use :oops: what spec of focal reducer should i go to ? F6.3 or F3.3 To kochu : after i read the charts from you and i decide to go with DSLR . it can see a-lot of different for processin...

I am a newbie here , last week only get my new LX200R GPS 8 inch and want to go to astrophotography . want to ask everyone opinion :- 1) DSLR or CCD which can process in more easier , reasonable price and quality picture . budget < S$2000.00 :oops: 2) Lenspen , lens tissue paper & Peca MC cleani...