New member in WA

[Trekrider]

Hi all, I was introduced to the group by a friend - I live just south of Perth and have been interested in astro photography for a few years but only ventured into doing something about it a few months ago. I was always unsure of spending a lot of money only to find myself selling it all in almost unused condition. Well, I am selling it all in almost unused condition but that's because I'm hooked and am moving on to a bigger (and more expensive) setup :lol:

I got a really good deal on a second hand but completely unused Explore Scientific 80mm Triplet Refractor with HEQ5 Pro mount, to which I did the Rowan Engineering belt drive modification. It gave great results but have now moved on to an 8" RC scope on an EQ6-R mount, or at least I will when the mount arrives (hopefully tomorrow) :D

I'm using a modified EOS 600D for image capture and a ZWO ASI120MM for auto guiding. I'm capturing with Backyard EOS and guiding with PHD2. I'm also working on getting PHD2 running on a Raspberry PI but having trouble getting it to interface to the ASI120 at the moment.

[brian nordstrom]

:welcome: Barry from a fellow Pearthite ,, south as well .
Brian.

[Trekrider]

Thanks Brian

[Ryderscope]

Welcome aboard Barry. Looks like you have some good gear to get you going.

[Trekrider]

Thanks Rodney, I think i was lucky with the package I started with as it enabled me to take some shots I liked and showed me the direction I want to go in. So far I have only been able to process single exposure shots - not having much success with DSS so far. So much to learn :eyepop:

[Trekrider]

If this works here are some of my very first astro images: Eagle, Omega, Lagoon and Trifid Nebulae

[xelasnave]

Hi Barry may I also welcome you to this place.
I think you have made a great effort with your first photos and when starting always try to look for all you got right.
Keep them coming together with your various experiences.

alex

[_Jimmy]

Hi Barry good to see another Perthite around!

South of River here!