Buying a Telescope? - Page 2

MarkinAZ · 04-16-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

It keeps the objects centered perfectly.

So, you can simply set-up, point it at the North star and your good to go? That's nice

JohnnyFlake · 04-17-2009, 11:08 AM

That's Awesome!

GoatLocker · 04-18-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

So, you can simply set-up, point it at the North star and your good to go? That's nice

You don't even have to do that. Any stars will work for alignment.

Footbag · 04-18-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GoatLocker

You don't even have to do that. Any stars will work for alignment.

That's correct. You don't have to know what you are pointing it at. If you do know what you are pointing at, you only need one object.[ie North Star] Otherwise, you need to point it at three bright objects and then it knows everything else.

Footbag · 04-25-2009, 12:41 PM

Got some amazing pics and thought I'd share...

This is M3

and M97 - The Owl Nebula

GoatLocker · 04-25-2009, 05:54 PM

Nice!

MarkinAZ · 04-25-2009, 07:27 PM

I like that M3 shot Adam. You'll have to post a couple of good crater shots of the Moon when you have the opportunity. The moon provides some good photo's with a nice telescope

smokin machinist · 04-25-2009, 09:04 PM

That is a nice looking set up, thanks for the pics!

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Originally Posted by skullnrose

Not much I can add to what has already been said. I researched telescopes for quite sometime but still haven't bought one. On a side note their is a cool freeware program called stellarium that might be something your interest in.

And thanks for the info about stellarium, it's cool.

Footbag · 04-26-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

I like that M3 shot Adam. You'll have to post a couple of good crater shots of the Moon when you have the opportunity. The moon provides some good photo's with a nice telescope

Just waiting for it to come into view.

Footbag · 04-28-2009, 09:14 AM

A few more including the moon...

The Moon

M81 & M82

M82 Close-up

MarkinAZ · 04-28-2009, 01:07 PM

That is super cool Adam

04-28-2009, 01:14 PM

What is causing the glow in the center of the F.O.V.?

Footbag · 04-28-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

What is causing the glow in the center of the F.O.V.?

It's a combination of vignetting that I believe is from light pollution, noise from the temperature, and me stretching the signal. I have my strategy for dealing with it in the future though.

white_s2k · 04-28-2009, 03:11 PM

very nice pics! i often fine myself wishing i had a telescope while out on the balcony smoking!
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skullnrose · 04-29-2009, 09:16 AM

Nice pic's thanks for sharing

Footbag · 05-11-2009, 10:03 AM

One more...

M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

04-17-2009, 11:08 AM	#22
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Buying a Telescope? That's Awesome! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

04-25-2009, 12:41 PM	#25
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Buying a Telescope? Got some amazing pics and thought I'd share... This is M3 and M97 - The Owl Nebula

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MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Buying a Telescope? I like that M3 shot Adam. You'll have to post a couple of good crater shots of the Moon when you have the opportunity. The moon provides some good photo's with a nice telescope __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

04-28-2009, 09:14 AM	#30
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Buying a Telescope? A few more including the moon... The Moon M81 & M82 M82 Close-up

04-28-2009, 01:07 PM	#31
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Buying a Telescope? That is super cool Adam __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

04-28-2009, 01:14 PM	#32
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04-28-2009, 03:11 PM	#34
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: Buying a Telescope? very nice pics! i often fine myself wishing i had a telescope while out on the balcony smoking! Posted via Mobile Device

04-29-2009, 09:16 AM	#35
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05-11-2009, 10:03 AM	#36
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Buying a Telescope? One more... M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy