G'day from Gympie Qld

[MarkChap]

Hi All, :hi::hi:

been a member for a couple of weeks now and just been lurking trying to garner as much info as possible

Currently just shooting with an Olympus E-M1 MkII and MkIII although I do have a Canon EOS D that has previously been converted to nm Infrared that I am considering having changed to full spectrum to make it better for astrophotography, no rush with that as I don't have a telescope just yet

Running a HEQ5 that I just purchased and the aforementioned Olympus body with a Panasonic Leica 100-400mm lens

Clear skies tonight, so it is full steam ahead

http://mchap.com/linked/astro/rig.jpg

[Drac0]

Welcome!

I'm guessing the mount isn't going to have much trouble handling your current setup. :D

Good move getting a decent mount first up. Wish I had saved a little longer & did the same thing.

[croweater]

Welcome Mark, Just looked up Widgee. Must be nice and dark skies there. Surrounded by forest and national park.
Cheers, Richard. :)

[MarkChap]

Thanks Richard, yes
The Clear Outside App, says that I am in a Bortle 2 area.
I get a bit glow in the sky if I shoot east though

[croweater]

I hadn't seen that app before Mark. Says I'm bortle 3 here in Millicent. :thumbsup:

[DarethMortuus]

Welcome to the site :)

[xxup]

Welcome and thanks for the info on the App..



Oh joy.. I am Bortle 8.. :(


It's a pity the app can't also black out my viewing area.. :D