Guide Scope - Page 2

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #21 09-10-2005, 11:24 PM

Oh, OK Paul. If it is easier to keep the image centred on the computer screen I can try that. I was mainly worried about visually seeing while the ToUcam was in the dob. Even though I want to take pics I love to see them with my eye too. Also is it better to put the TouCam in a second scope and visually view through the Dob?

So much to learn

[1ponders] (Paul) · #22 09-10-2005, 11:32 PM

The problem will be Ken if your trying to view through a scope mounted on your dob (image with the dob) then you will probably end up touching the mounted scope which will cause your image to move while your recording through the dob. If I'm imaging planets (been a bit slack on that front lately

) I will often spend some time observing visually, keeping a close eye on the seeing. If it looks like the seeing is improving I'll pop in the ToUcam and whip off a few avies, then go back to visual. If I notice improving even more I'll whip off a few more. This is with tracking though so I imagine you're going to have some fun for a while. I think you need to have a bit of a chat with the Dob Imaging King, His Royal Iceman.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #23 09-10-2005, 11:36 PM

LOL! Thanks Paul. Without tracking I am certainly going to have a hard time but I won't be the first. I have seen good non-tracked pics and I am prepared to put in the time and patience to give it a go.

One day down the track I can see I will need tracking.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #24 09-10-2005, 11:50 PM

Depends on how much of a masochist you intend to be Ken.

asimov (John) · #25 10-10-2005, 07:18 AM

What about doing the finder mod in the projects & DIY section Ken. I did something similar, but using my polar scope illuminator off the EQ5 mount, fitted to a dew shield for my finder..It doesn't illuminate the cross-hairs, it illuminates the FOV slightly with a red glow that make the cross-hairs stand out.

ving (David) · #26 10-10-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

I will do some googling and see if I can find a cheapie apart from Duck Smith.

surely you dont have to go overseas to get one ken

elusiver · #27 10-10-2005, 10:59 AM

can't u just use u'r standard GSO finder? That's what I use at the moment.. but of course i'm only trying to image plants and stuff. I don't think I got room on the 8" anyway now.. witht he telrad and the 9x50..

el

elusiver · #28 10-10-2005, 11:02 AM

a thought just occured to me.. if you're gonna be imaging ken.. will that mean we will no longer get your awesome sketches???

el

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #29 10-10-2005, 11:24 AM

El,

I will probably do both imaging and sketching.
Photograph what I can and draw what I can't.

I will probably start out doing what Paul the Ponderman said: View then pic, view then pic! Just pop the TouCam in when the seeing is at it's best.