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dcastro wrote:Thanks Gary, I was trying to add as attachments but I think the files were too large. Appreciate your guidance for future reference.
You are welcomed. It is not that your files were too large (in the context of present day terabyte storage technology), it is the images maximum upload size of this forum that is too small - only 65 KB.
Unfortunately, many first-time and would be first-time image uploaders find this out the hard way and precious time is wasted and some frustrations creeps in when trying to figure out what they did wrong.
I do understand the need to limit the image filesize to prevent the potential overloading of the server's hosting capabilities. But 65 KB is way too low. Moreover, even if in the event there is an overloading of the forum's image hosting capabilities, that is a HAPPY problem - many people are willing to share their astrophotos here instead of elsewhere which in return attracts more awareness for Singastro which in return attracts more membership which in return attracts more private and commercial sponsorship of the forum hosting fees.
"The importance of a telescope is not how big it is, how well made it is.
It is how many people, less fortunate than you, got to look through it."
-- John Dobson.
One thing I will say is the finder is not terribly helpful. It comes integrated with the telescope but the red dot obscures anything except the brightest object. Any suggestions on a good replacement for it would be welcome.
I have been using a Telrad. Sure, it is bulky and doesn't look cool. But it simply works. The Telrad rings are wonderful visual guides to learn how to star hop. This article may be helpful in your research: http://www.astrobargains.com/Articles/t ... finder.htm
"The importance of a telescope is not how big it is, how well made it is.
It is how many people, less fortunate than you, got to look through it."
-- John Dobson.
I have a red dot and still use it...mainly cos it's lighter. But yes the red glow does obscure the sight. What I do is roll the switch to turn the light on/off. That way I can check to see if the red dot is where I want it to be.
My wife never complained about how much time, effort & money I spent on my Astronomy hobby!................suddenly I met her!!!
Hi,Dcastro
This may work:--Get the reducer say the f/6.3 model;retrofit it so that it can be fitted to the BACK of the telescope and also take a eyepiece after that.Buy a 40mm(if possible use a 50mm or better 55mm or 56mm eyepiece)--prefered a 2 in wide angle eyepiece--and fit it AFTER the f/6.3 reducer.This combination MAY do away with the viewfinder and if you are using a f-5 or f-5.9 scope -refractor--it will yield direct a field of view of the sky of approx 6 degree.(A normal 50mm viewfinder give a sky field of view of 6 degree whereas a 30mm type give a sky field of 7 to 8 degree at most)This is what I did.After finding the object you want;switch eyepiece to the high magnification one you want to do actual viewing/photography.This way;you can find even DIM OBJECTS that even a 50mm viewfinder won"t review.I had used this method on my f/5 150mm refractor and its totally effective.
On SCT that come originally as f/10 you may get a 2 to 3 degree view WITH A CENTER DARK CIRCLE PATCH;but for viewfinder /viewfinding purposes,who cares.
This VIEWFINDING EYEPIECES really works.It do away with the clumsy viewfinder and make locating my target--especially the dim ones-- much easier.My 2 cents.
Chia's method i use it when my WO90 got no finder, i do it without reducer of cos.. its ok if u got a goto mount.. if not green laser is pretty gd too =)
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Thanks. Viewing direct through the back of the scope is a bit tricky without a diagonal because of the clearance. I am also a bit fuzzy on the details by Chia but thanks! Will try these ideas out as the sky clears.
Just been reading the manual while waiting for skies to clear. Previously one of the queries was whether it will take 2 inch eyepieces. The answer is yes, but you have to buy the optional 2 inch diagonal.
Clear skies and Merry Christmas to everyone.
Hope it does clear - I have offered to bring the scope to a relative's house tomorrow for a party and cumulus gets old really fast
