Go Back   IceInSpace > Equipment > Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread
  #1  
Old 06-08-2011, 06:49 PM
jjjnettie's Avatar
jjjnettie (Jeanette)
Registered User

jjjnettie is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
Posts: 16,741
Finder Guide Scope

A Ponders/JJJ conversion.
Using a Phillips SPC900 and a GSO 8x50 right angle finder scope we've made a nice little guide scope to use with my new scope.
We unscrewed the right angle part, and half a roll of plumbers tape later, we achieved a snug fit. I'll be reinforcing the join with some gaff tape later. Not very elegant I know, maybe I'll buy a tube of Tarzans Grip instead and make the join permanent.
We made use of the finder scopes eye piece (the one with the cross hairs) By screwing it into my diagonal, I now have the perfect tool for aligning my optics.
Attached Thumbnails
Click for full-size image (finder-guide-scope.jpg)
168.9 KB152 views
Click for full-size image (new-diagonal-with-cross-hairs.jpg)
101.7 KB102 views

Last edited by jjjnettie; 06-08-2011 at 07:08 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-08-2011, 10:17 AM
ZeroID's Avatar
ZeroID (Brent)
Lost in Space ....

ZeroID is offline
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Auckland, NZ
Posts: 4,949
Woah ! Black on black, very hard to see.

But this idea echoes the earlier thread on guidescope Focal length.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=79148
I intended to use my 80mm F5 Achro as a guide scope but beginning to wonder if I should use the 8 x 50 Finder I have coming over from Bintel shortly. Or even a modified Binoc lens assembly, 12x 50. I'll dig out my butchered Logitech Webcam and run some tests if the clouds ever give me a break.
I rather like having my little Achro as a grab and go.

Ta for the idea JJJ

There is a 'Bring & Buy' at Auckland Observatory this Sunday. Guess who is going to be there with some cash perusing the bits on sale.
Could find ANYTHING !!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-08-2011, 06:38 PM
gbeal
Registered User

gbeal is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 4,345
On ya JJJ, it's all I use at the moment, the new OAG is sitting redundant.
Try one Brent, once you do the 80 won't get used.
Gary
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-08-2011, 07:16 PM
jjjnettie's Avatar
jjjnettie (Jeanette)
Registered User

jjjnettie is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
Posts: 16,741
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZeroID View Post
But this idea echoes the earlier thread on guidescope Focal length.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=79148


Ta for the idea JJJ
I found that article and passed the link on to Ponders after we made the little guide scope.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-08-2011, 08:37 AM
ZeroID's Avatar
ZeroID (Brent)
Lost in Space ....

ZeroID is offline
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Auckland, NZ
Posts: 4,949
Quote:
Originally Posted by jjjnettie View Post
I found that article and passed the link on to Ponders after we made the little guide scope.
You should have taken cred for it JJJ
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-08-2011, 08:40 AM
ZeroID's Avatar
ZeroID (Brent)
Lost in Space ....

ZeroID is offline
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Auckland, NZ
Posts: 4,949
Quote:
Originally Posted by gbeal View Post
On ya JJJ, it's all I use at the moment, the new OAG is sitting redundant.
Try one Brent, once you do the 80 won't get used.
Gary
Oh it will get used Gary, no problem.
Bought a 2" Crayford focusser for it but the tube diameter is just a wee bit too small so trying to work out a mating ring so I can attach the DSLR through it. Or might buy another web cam for planetary.

Options, always options....
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-08-2011, 08:48 AM
jjjnettie's Avatar
jjjnettie (Jeanette)
Registered User

jjjnettie is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
Posts: 16,741
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZeroID View Post
You should have taken cred for it JJJ
I didn't write the article, I just found it.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +10. The time is now 09:17 AM.

Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.7 | Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Advertisement
Bintel
Advertisement