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Old 07-10-2009, 05:25 PM
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oh no. not another one!

Yes that's right folks.

You have another addition to this great community

Anyway, I'll dig right into the nitty gritty.

Name: Robert
Likes: astronomy
Dislikes: Cloudy nights

Guess that just about sums me up.

OK, time to get serious. I recently decided to take the plunge and start doing astrophotgraphy which had been my dream after 6ish years of observing. Although It took me 3 years to decide after all my observing gear got stolen. This is how I found this site after doing my research.

And since i am writing this. I might as well ask my first question

My equipment is as follows and need some feedback on minimum power requirement when out in the field. I have looked at jumpstarters etc.. you name it. but i am still confused/worried my gear will cark it (and yes I do use he search function )

eq5 goto
asus laptop

What do you guys use?, and would you recommend a Kmart (motopro) 4 in 1 900amp / 18ah unit? (sealed lead acid)?

and more icing to the cake. and more directed to "iceman"

Love your setup (being similar to mine) but How did you mount your ST80 to the side of your scope. Would like to do the same. Any recommendations on how I can mount my ST80 to my ED100 for guidescope purposes?

Again, Love the forum and will be here often

Rob.

Oh. here is a pic I took the other week
http://users.tpg.com.au/en1gma83/scorpio-arm.jpg
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Old 07-10-2009, 05:34 PM
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Welcome to IIS Robert.

150AH marine battery. You might need strongmanmike to carry it for you.

Mine is part of a dual battery setup in my Prado, and I have a 10 metre 50A lead to get the power to the distribution point at the mount.
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Old 07-10-2009, 06:28 PM
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Welcome Rob !
We will see if one of the fellas can have a "fiddle" with your image.
You can do wonders with Photo Shop as it's a valuable tool for imaging.
enjoy !
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Old 07-10-2009, 07:03 PM
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Welcome Rob !
We will see if one of the fellas can have a "fiddle" with your image.
You can do wonders with Photo Shop as it's a valuable tool for imaging.
enjoy !
Would be good if I can get some post processing tips.

Since i'm on leave at the moment. Would give me some time to learn PS.

Below image has only had basic processing limited to my skills

Rob.
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:13 PM
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http://rdelsol.com/Presentations.html

Some good tutorials there.

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