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by beginner
Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M31
Replies: 4
Views: 2139

Re: M31

Thanks.
Saw it.
Wow you bring your whole setup there!

Regards,
by beginner
Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M31
Replies: 4
Views: 2139

Re: M31

Nice shot.

Please share your equipment used, exposure info and location where it is taken.

Regards,
by beginner
Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M42 Nebula shoot with Canon 60Da, FS-60 and ZEQ25
Replies: 1
Views: 1341

M42 Nebula shoot with Canon 60Da, FS-60 and ZEQ25

Hi, Overcast sky clear up a little on Sunday Nov 10. Desperate to test the ZEQ25, so even with the moon shining at 55% in the light polluted sky, I eagerly lug my portable system out. Sky was so so, with the Orion constellation visible through the thin layer of cloud. Obviously, M42 was the only sen...
by beginner
Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Has anyone tried or tested the Astro 60D?
Replies: 6
Views: 4082

Re: Has anyone tried or tested the Astro 60D?

Liquidice, FSQ85 is too good a scope for beginner. Meaning if you are not certain you going to stay with imaging long term, perhaps should refrain spending so much as a start. However, if you don't mind to spend so much (have not count in expensive Tak adapter...) then FSQ85 is an excellent scope fo...
by beginner
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Lightning@SG - free real-time lightning service launched
Replies: 6
Views: 16405

Re: Lightning@SG - free real-time lightning service launched

Gary, Thanks for alerting us on this new app. It is definitely useful. However, we really also need the cloud radar forecast for stargazing and imaging. Do a three day forecast and cloud radar to show which part Sg cloudy or will be cloudy. If you got connection to NEA kindly highlight to them to pr...
by beginner
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount?
Replies: 49
Views: 37710

Re: Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount?

Anat,

Thank you for sharing your experience of your ZEQ25.

May I ask what (RA , DEC) anti-backlash number you entered for your ZEQ25?

Regards,
by beginner
Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: NGC 7293, Helix Nebula
Replies: 9
Views: 5998

Re: NGC 7293, Helix Nebula

Pretty good.
Looks like sky over there ok.
by beginner
Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Canon 60Da, can la! (M17)
Replies: 4
Views: 2677

Canon 60Da, can la! (M17)

Hi all, This exercise is to try AP with the minimum hassle. Shooting with Canon 60Da and recording in Jpeg image mode. Stack those images, quick processing to the final result. Exposure is : 17 x 90 sec. (guided) = 25.5 mins ISO setting : 1250 Image type : Camera Jpeg White Balance : Daylight Mirror...
by beginner
Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Celestron 8" SCT to CG4 mount
Replies: 1
Views: 2065

Re: Celestron 8" SCT to CG4 mount

As long as the scope has a dovetail that can be clamped by the mount saddle, you surely can mount it.
by beginner
Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount?
Replies: 49
Views: 37710

Re: Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount?

Anat,

Thank you for sharing your review of the mount.
We should thankful that iOptron is actively making new products progressively.
Their fair pricing also enable newcomers to experience GOTO which at one time was a costly thing.