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Old 15-09-2014, 07:51 PM
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Willow127mm (Brad)
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Hi Raymo firstly thanks greatly for your replys I rely appreciate it.
My scope is very complete and it works great as far as alignment goes.
I try to use the rule of 600 when trying to avoid star trailing and came up with 600\div by 1500 focal lenth =0.4 of a second which seemed questionable.Am I using the wrong sum?
You mentioned 30 second which seems more realistic will it be suitable with a 1500mm FL?
Also what DSO,s do you think are a good first up targets.
I was also wondering about imaging with EP inserted in an extension between the t ring and the rear of the OTA does it have a place in AP or should it be totally avoided.
I understand it is kinda the opposite to a focal reducer but I thought it could be helpful for planetary imaging as it gives more mag what do you think?
I have some images I have taken nothing great but I would love some critasism good or bad I feel that's the best way to learn.
The problem is I need a program to shrink my photos to fit any suggestions?
So to image DSO,s should I align the mount as well as possible then swap the EP for the canon and start shooting?
Also how many shots do you think 20 at 30sec with 5 to 10 darks or more or less also what ISO and WB do you advise I currently use Daylight WB and ISO between 1600 and 3200 but I do have a fair bit of LP were I live would a LP filter help for imaging?
Sorry to chew your ear off but Im sure you know how addictive this hobby can be.
THANX HEAPS Brad
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