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Originally Posted by SteveInNZ
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So will I get more 'jollies' from imaging from an obs in town or with a better camera, less often, out in the sticks ?
Steve.
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I can guarantee more 'jollies' from the Ob. I use my Ob several nights a week if the weather permits. Power up, set up whatever run I desire then go back inside and watch bit of telly and have time with my better half. It also keeps all my toys out of the house and easily managed, reduces any alignment time, finding SCP and reduces problem finding time as it does not get bumped around and bits lost\forgotten or damaged through travel or setup.
If the clouds come in I can grab a few frames through the gaps and be all closed down in 10 mins and back inside if it closes over completely. I can be brushed teeth and in bed in 15. I can do a few solar, lunar or planetary runs and within 30 mins be closed down, back inside and processing the avis or outside on the deck with wine glass in hand and BBQ tongs flashing.
My setup is pretty simple, I don't do remote, no real need and I just use BYE to automate exposures, PHD2 for guiding. I may look at remote later but at present it is quite pleasant to walk out during an Ad break and check on things or make any minor changes. If the TV is rubbish I can stay out there with the binocs and hunt satellites, meteors or just scan the skies.
I'd suggest you try to maximise your south and west sky view. East is obviously your most LP'd direction ( I have some trees that side anyway ) and South gives you SCP and all that rotates around it. Your north might be OK but I've got Mt Albert blocking my view in that direction.
Your wife will see more of you as any astro time will be better managed and minimal once you are setup. And when she calls you in you are handy and able to comply and still carry on with astro stuff after.
Harmony will ensue..
Basically if you want to maximise your time for astro it is by far the best option.