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Zwo 294mm in mode 2 has a pixel size of just under 5. It works and is not oversampled

Can that system be used on a Canon EF 70-200? Just wondering about the dimensions for my Canon R with the EF lens

Thank you for your interesting thoughts and suggestions. I have an S30 on pre-order and I do ask myself “why”. I believe that, for me, it is about complementing the visual experience with a little device that points at the sky and says “this amazing thing is right up there… let’s compare with what you can see through your optics.“. The challenge of taking a perfect image is not a driver for me, though it may be for others. From this one noob’s perspective, it’s more about enriching the experience of being out under the night sky.

I recently got a redcat setup and now am looking at celestron's lol. But when I built my rig I got a 678MM for a guide scope hoping I can use it for planetary when I get a SCT. I need filters and shopping around on a good planetary scope. I'm leaning towards an Edge HD 8. I can not find much information on the 678. I might just have to test it out on some B+W DSO

This is cool, and some very nice guitar playing. I am finding that many musicians (especially guitar players) are into Astronomy.... I am one of them. Beautiful!

I skimmed this and will re watch when I have time. I just started back into Astronomy and am planning on Visual only. This has some great info, and I appreciate the discussion.

How is the eq6 handling the 9.25 sct?

Very interesting Ollie, I look forward to seeing how you get on with this scope.

Great discussion Ollie! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I've been in the hobby for 10+ years now and I always keep a dobsonian for visual astronomy along with small refractor for astrophotography. Now listening to Marcel i'm thinking of replacing the dobsonian with a 5 inch refractor, a 12 inch dobsonian is too big for me 🙂 I do lug it around with me to dark skies and it does give amazing views, but I find myself making excuses to not use it. And for astrophotography you're absolutely right it's not really soothing on the nerves 😛

Excellent…just subscribed…👍🏻

I'd just like to add that I bought the Gemini focuser recently and it is excellent running under NINA. Performs as well as the ZWO offering at 1/3 of the price. I'd never buy another ZWO EAF.

I am very impressed by your images especially on M77 and NGC 1055, what's the exposure on this image?

I purchased the this same scope for Astrophotography about 2 years ago. I get great results. Mine rides on a Celestron AVX mount. I am using a ZWO ASI533MC Pro camera with a .85x Reducer. I have a mini PC attached where I use PHD2 and NINA. A Pegasus Mini PowerBox supplies power and Dew Control. I add the ZWO Auto-Focuser earlier this year.

3 notes... Reminds me of the TV series Humans. Is it just me?

Look forward to seeing the results mate, I wish you could get a rack & pinion focuser for these scopes though as the stock one isn't the best. In saying that I use a generic 0.8 reducer with mine & a mask to focus with as you can just lock it off afterwards & they do perform pretty well.

Looks like a great budget setup and I'm particularly looking forward to see how it performs. A setup like that would be great to get someone taken by the astro bug without necessarily breaking the bank. Here's hoping you get some clear skies soon to give a whirl. Clear skies.

Hi. This telescope is highly capable for imaging. It's been 4 years since I'm using it and no one has been able to say that my images are of poor quality vs images from an APO.

Nice cheap set-up Ollie, will be interesting to see how it turns out

AWESOME OLLIE! I LOVE CATCHING YOUR UNIQUE PRESENTATIONS. TAKE CARE, ANNIKA 🔮🔭🍹

CONGRATULATIONS OLLIE GR8 WORK BUDDY! MAY YOU CONTINUE TO SHOOT, PLAY AND CREATE THESE STUNNING MUSICAL VIDEOS FOR THE WORLD TO DELIGHT. PEACE TO YOU AND WISHING YOU CLEAR SKIES!

The ED80 was my first scope. Still use it from time to time. It's really good, and the stock focuser stays in focus on mine better than my other scope!

New definition of "on budget" 😁 how much is the whole setup you show including the mount ???😉

Interesting setup Ollie, that Ali Express does has some cheap gear! Let’s hope it lives up to it, looking forward to the test mate👍 Clear skies!

Can't wait to see what you get with it Ollie....Great Video as always my friend......

looking forward to the results, I had the Orion version never really happy with the crayford focuser however

Ollie, email your seller that you got the EAF from as there is a newer model that's better and can choose 3 steps left-right and slow and fast speeds, they will send to you a no cost... Yes those sellers sell the Gemini EAF in a few choices, EAF no Temp sensor and EAF with remote, and the full kit, EAF-remote and Temp sensor...

Thanks Ollie, I appreciate you posting another video for me to feast on when at work. Incidentally, what are your thoughts on Sky Rover refractors. I noticed one on your bench in a previous presentation. Best wishes, Annika 👍👍

Very good discussion. Thanks. I have a hard time finding UA-cam videos that delve into visual astronomy.

Given you comments why don't they make an f/10 8" dobsonian as a standard in commercial?

What a fantastic image✨ But the music and your playing is wonderful too👌 Soo beautiful. Nice to combine both

Enjoyed the video, own one: SkyWatcher 127 VIRTUOSO GTi Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Dobsonian Telescope, sun observations have been amazing seeing the sun spots.

Hello, how will it be in full frame?

Brilliant tutorial, Ollie. I’m inspired yet again. Thank you 👍

The detail you caught there is amazing Ollie 😊

Excellent tutorial Ollie and some very nice detail of the surface activity. Will definitely be using this video as a reference when i finally get around to doing some solar imaging.

Thanks!

The ads are starting to piss me off on youtube they're increasing in volume

Light pollution has destroyed visual astronomy in the uk, over developments everywhere destroying all of nature as it goes, as government fills the country with it's newly found preferred demographic

Very interesting Ollie, I’ve not done any planetary or solar! Although I’ve been thinking about doing some observing first, then maybe photograph the plants and one day move onto solar! I’ve just got a 3 x Barlow and two eye pieces! It’s a start😀 Great video mate😀 Clear skies!

Great Video Ollie, I haven't really dabbled in Solar Astrophotography.... I have all the software however for Planetary and Lunar Astro. The Other Issue is the price of Solar Scopes...They are a bit steep. But, being able to do Astro Day or Night is appealing....Great tutorial....Very informative. Clear Skies Pal....

Nicely done Ollie.

Nicely explained Ollie I used to use PIPP when doing planetary animation although I'd probably have to relearn it all again, I have heard of IMPPG messed around with it but kinda didn't bother with it. After seeing this I may have to revisit it again cheers.

Never seen imppg before thanks Ollie

awesome i never knew about IMPPG will have to try it out 👍

Sorry missed this > Guys in PIPP under Output Options is where you set your framerate. I use either 25 or 30fps and set to Avi as file type.

is it the sun now ??

What a beautiful composition, played with so much feeling and a great guitar sound✨

Good video! I have a question. I know the central obstruction in any mirror telescope results in a certain contrast loss compared to a refractor. I have a Skywatcher 90 mak. And while the sharpness is very good even at high magnification I am not satisfied with the contrast. But in this case I am sure it's mainly because of too reflective inside of the tube. I read about improving contrast of mak 90 by adding matt paint on the inner wall. I find it sad that Skywatcher have not made this as standard. I do not believe it could be more than + $100 extra cost for that, which definitely would be worth it. Therefore I wonder: is the 127 mak treated with some matt black finish on the inside?

Good video! I have a question. I know the central obstruction in any mirror telescope results in a certain contrast loss compared to a refractor. I have a Skywatcher 90 mak. And while the sharpness is very good even at high magnification I am not satisfied with the contrast. But in this case I am sure it's mainly because of too reflective inside of the tube. I read about improving contrast of mak 90 by adding matt paint on the inner wall. I find it sad that Skywatcher have not made this as standard. I do not believe it could be more than + $100 extra cost for that, which definitely would be worth it. Therefore I wonder: is the 127 mak treated with some matt black finish on the inside?

what is the backclash on it when you do the focusing curve with the PC?