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by rifleman175
Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:07 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Annoying dark bands in astrophotos from Canon M50
Replies: 2
Views: 2773

Re: Annoying dark bands in astrophotos from Canon M50

As far as I know, there is no way to control sensor temperature for DSLRs, the only way is to upgrade to a cooled CMOS/CCD camera if you are serious about astrophotography. The most popular brands are ZWO and QHY.
by rifleman175
Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:14 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M10 and M12 Globular Clusters
Replies: 3
Views: 2621

Re: M10 and M12 Globular Clusters

Great wide angle shot you captured there!

Looking forward to your Redcat51 portraits of these 2 objects in the future! Polar alignment isn't that demanding at FL < 400mm though you'll find.
by rifleman175
Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M4 in Scorpius
Replies: 5
Views: 3609

Re: M4 in Scorpius

celeron787 wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 12:25 pm Nice and sharp stars and colors!
Thanks!
by rifleman175
Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M4 in Scorpius
Replies: 5
Views: 3609

Re: M4 in Scorpius

hhzhang wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:26 amBeautiful!
Thanks!
by rifleman175
Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:14 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M4 in Scorpius
Replies: 5
Views: 3609

M4 in Scorpius

This is my first attempt at capturing a globular cluster at long focal length with my C8 EdgeHD, as well as the first light from the new ZWO ASI533MC Pro under a thin crescent Moon (17% illuminated) and I am pretty impressed with the results! I chose Messier 4 as this is one of the most prominent gl...
by rifleman175
Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Skywatcher Evostar 120ED with Reducer (Reduced to S$1700)
Replies: 4
Views: 2830

Re: WTS: Celestron Omni XLT102 and Skywatcher Evostar 120ED

Bump!

Evostar 120ED price further reduced to S$1700 including the reducer!
by rifleman175
Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:50 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Planetary Astrophotography
Replies: 2
Views: 4249

Re: Planetary Astrophotography

Hi So you were the one who got the C8 EdgeHD. Technically the quality of the scope is better than entry level. Your image of Jupiter is great! :) Yup I was the one who purchased the C8 EdgeHD which serves as the entry level ticket into the world of serious astronomy, looking forward to using it mor...
by rifleman175
Fri Jun 12, 2020 10:13 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Planetary Astrophotography
Replies: 2
Views: 4249

Planetary Astrophotography

I acquired a second hand C8 EdgeHD a few months ago from one of the forum members here, but unfortunately due to the Covid-19 situation had to postpone first light to now. Having been fascinated by planetary imaging since starting the hobby, I turned the scope to Jupiter on the first imaging session...