Viewing V's Imaging

[circumpolar (Matt)]

How much time do you spend Visually Observing compared to Imaging when at your telescope?
(binocular viewing not included).

[vash (Ashley)]

I used to view when I first stated out, but then I wanted to capture images to share around. I only do visual work if there is something interesting like a comet etc

[Striker (Tony)]

Thats easy........what's visual's like anyway...lol

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

I'm 100% visual...no power and fewer things I can mess up...

The images that many members capture are fabulous but I have little to no understanding of how it is done and very little interest in learning how to do it myself...

My dob with Argo Navis is as complicated as I can handle...after all it is a "PHD"...push here dummy...that describes me well enough...

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

I am 100% visual unless I want a pic of the moon.

[mickoking]

100% visual. Hassle free, real time, real object Astronomy

[RAJAH235]

Strictly vis here too, 'cept for the occassional afocal moon or planet..... L.
ps. unless I set up the camera tracker for wide field.

[cjmarsh81]

100% Visual until I work out an imaging device. I have to say though, even when I get photography going I will still spend most of the time on Visual. Pictures are just not the same as sticking your eye up to the scope and looking out into space.

[acropolite (Phil)]

I ticked 90/10, but really it'a 99.9/.1. I'm still acquiring the necesssary bits for imaging ($$$), although I have dabbled with the LPI that came free with the LX90.

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

All visual, but I did not vote, because mine does not fit:
Visual Only - but do have imaging device.

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by wavelandscott

The images that many members capture are fabulous but I have little to no understanding of how it is done and very little interest in learning how to do it myself...

Me too and I get to enjoy the fruits of the labours of all the imagers here on IIS

Thanks guys

[Robert_T]

getting so I can't remember what and eyepiece is for apart from helping to achieve focus for my Neximager

[jackenau]

Also voted 100% visual, but am aquiring the bits and pieces to try a bit of photography.

Visually, I just love the views I get at times. It is instantaneous and spasmodic. Not planned (well at least I know the general area that I am searching, and what generally is going to be in that area), it just appears that some objects often exceed expectations visually.

Viewing sessions for the purpose of astrophotography by others, on the other hand appear to be carefully planned and timed. More often than not many images need to be taken, which must require a lot of patience. The pictures posted here by far, show more often than not, more detail than one can expect to see visually and I for one wait in eager anticipation to see what picture with detail will be posted next.

Thanks to everyone who posts those pictures no matter how inferior they think they are. I sure appreciate the effort that went into just taking the picture for us all to enjoy.

With a bit more patience and a few more bits and pieces I will get there, but for now I will just stick to the old visual.

Ken M

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Some years ago after ending up with numerous rolls of Kodak Ektachrome in the garbage can, I realised astro photography was for David Malin and visual observing was for me. The modern technology is starting to make me re think because with digital data capture and processing some truly amazing results can be achieved with modest equipment. In times past, it was better to leave it to the experts like David Malin who also had the benefit of using the taxpayers money to fund equipment to do the amazing stuff, but I am beginning to think about "having a go". I still think my 1st images are a couple of years off however, the eyes have a few more photons to soak up before I start to share them with the camera/computer.

CS-John B

[danielsun]

Just got myself a 350D in Dec. So now i usually do about 60% visual at the start then before closing down i'll take a few shots and call it a night!

[Calin]

My first post, just joined - Noob + to everything. I have had a scope (1st) for almost 10 months now - all vis. Dabbled a bit after a few months with camcorder on moon (no attachments, manual alignment with eye-piece). Then experimented with registax and photoshop - lots to learn. Now turning towards still digital photography- just ordered some attachment gear to put on scope proper. I like the vis and just eye-balling, but I also like the detail in photography and creating something. Naturally all takes some work, even just to pull scope out and set-up. I'd like some memories and a diary + notes with some real pics (instead of drawings) means I came from the 21st century not the 16th.

[toetoe (Peter)]

Visual only for me. I still have alot to learn about telescopes before i even think of going down that path.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

I'm 90% imaging but have to take a look at the thing anyway. Strangely enough that 10% of visual time occupies my memory more than a piccy ever does. I usually remember something for how it looks rather than how I photographed it. But when I get old, senile and forgetful I'll be lookin at the pictures.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I voted 20%/80%.
20% visual only because I have to actually view the planet to be able to line it up for the camera.
Thank goodness I am limited to Lunar and Planetary images 'cause I spend precious little time with the family at night as it is.

[circumpolar (Matt)]

Originally Posted by janoskiss

All visual, but I did not vote, because mine does not fit:
Visual Only - but do have imaging device.

Good point. I should have given more options.