Interested in spectroscopy

[Neil]

G'day, I'm new to this forum, been reading a little bit about Spectroscopy and can see there is a lot to absorb before making any decisions about purchasing , however there doesn't seem to be any local suppliers of this equipment, can any one advise on this,:thanx:. Clear skies.

[Merlin66]

Neil,
if you're just starting out in spectroscopy, I'd recommend starting your journey with a transmission grating...
The Star Analyser gratings (100 and 200 l/mm) are available from Bintel and can be used with almost any telescope/ camera lens/ CCD

Later, you may wish to consider moving up to the serious stuff - slit spectroscopy. Unfortunately there is only a local supplier for the Baader DADOS instrument. The popular Spectra-L200 and Shelyak instruments must be purchased in Europe and shipped to Oz.
HTH

[Suzy]

Thanks Ken & to Neil for asking as one day I'd like to get into this myself starting at a beginners level of course. I had no idea that Bintel sold them or what I would need to get, so this very helpful. :)

[Merlin66]

Spectroscopy is a challenging (and very satisfying) aspect of amateur astronomy.
To record "live" spectral detail of emission stars, novae and even determine/ confirm the types of SN is very rewarding.
I recommend it to ALL amateurs.....
"To boldly go......."

[Neil]

Thanks Ken, and Suzy, I took the plunge and bought the Star Analyer 100, downloaded a 30 day free trial of the software here( www.rspec-astro.com/star-analyser/ (http://www.rspec-astro.com/star-analyser/)) now the learning curve begins, clear skies.:):rolleyes::screwy:

[Merlin66]

Neil,
Welcome to the Rainbow side....
You may also want to try out John's BASS Project software...
https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/astrobodger/info
Let me know if I can assist....

[Neil]

Thanks for the welcome Ken, the Rainbow side ! takes me back to the 60'S. I'll definitely going to check out John Bass Software,Thanks Mate, clear skies.:thumbsup::thanx: