Intergage
26-06-2013, 02:37 PM
Hey guys,
Been awhile sense I have been able to do anything Astronomy wise (Was focusing my career as an IT 'expert')
I have just finished up and have a bit of time spare at the moment, so want to spend ever spare second with a camera pointed at the sky.
I just got a Canon T-ring for my 650D and I have already had a go at Astrophotography with a little Webcam I took apart and put into a 35mm film canister (http://www.astrobin.com/users/Intergage/).
The biggest problem is, I had them sitting in the back of my Jeep inside a box (https://www.dropbox.com/s/sc7nqx6zko05b59/8CxJNh.jpg) I made, bouncing around and what not. I took my big one out last night and it was AWFUL. I mean, AWFUL. I know it's not the best scope, I got it for $75 Inc a decent mount from Cashies.
What I really need to know is there ANYONE that is willing to help me out for an hour odd one day around Brisbane that will be able to collimate / show me how to correctly collimate.
NOTE: Ages ago, I have it a shot using film canisters and a DIY tut online but I was till scared to move any mirrors once I 'thought' I had everything lined up.
Thanks for any help.
Edit: The box has padding and velvet now but still, not the best place to keep scopes for a couple of months..
Been awhile sense I have been able to do anything Astronomy wise (Was focusing my career as an IT 'expert')
I have just finished up and have a bit of time spare at the moment, so want to spend ever spare second with a camera pointed at the sky.
I just got a Canon T-ring for my 650D and I have already had a go at Astrophotography with a little Webcam I took apart and put into a 35mm film canister (http://www.astrobin.com/users/Intergage/).
The biggest problem is, I had them sitting in the back of my Jeep inside a box (https://www.dropbox.com/s/sc7nqx6zko05b59/8CxJNh.jpg) I made, bouncing around and what not. I took my big one out last night and it was AWFUL. I mean, AWFUL. I know it's not the best scope, I got it for $75 Inc a decent mount from Cashies.
What I really need to know is there ANYONE that is willing to help me out for an hour odd one day around Brisbane that will be able to collimate / show me how to correctly collimate.
NOTE: Ages ago, I have it a shot using film canisters and a DIY tut online but I was till scared to move any mirrors once I 'thought' I had everything lined up.
Thanks for any help.
Edit: The box has padding and velvet now but still, not the best place to keep scopes for a couple of months..