Excellent work Paul and its all looking great. Thank you for the shout out, really appreciate that. Like that scope and the focuser looks very nice. Clear skies to you.
Relax about your astrophotography trip - there a tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands tutorials kicking around in UA-cam. Some suggestion: (1) Install a Wi-fi (2) Buy a small box PC or finger PC for remote control in the comfort of your house, and learn to use some good sequencer software (3) Install a few IP cameras to monitor the weather and the equipment in the observatory (4) I saw before there are remote control scope cover too ...
Curious, what focuser do you have installed on there? I've been looking to upgrade from the stock one on my 250p. Also, do you have the back of the primary capped with something?
The focuser is the Baader Diamondtrack and there’s a 3D-printed end cap behind the primary mirror. The guy I bought it from 3D printed a load of things to deal with any light leakage.
Hi Paul, Top job, Loved the first Video, really please to see the update. Looking a the same if not simlar solution. Looking forward to seeing some images. Where can we find them. All the best Martin.
Thanks Martin. Good luck if you pursue a build like this - it’s not been without it’s challenges (as you’ll see if you watch the vid I put out in early December) but I think if you’re somewhat capable from a DIY point of view those challenges are easily overcome (unfortunately I’m somewhat incapable! 🤣). I haven’t generally published much of my deep sky stuff, but some of the images are on my Twitter (@paulhaworth).
I remember that scope. :) I hope you do enjoy it!! I did regret selling it at the end and now bought a 10inch f4. Just came across your channel by accident. Will subscribe now.
Ha! Hey, Andrew, thanks for the comment - small world! I’ve enjoyed the scope a lot, although still very much at the learning phase and not as committed to deep sky as I am to my nightscape work. A 10” f/4 sounds like a beast! Hope you’re enjoying it! Clear skies.
Hi Paul, I really enjoy your updates and I'm sure that your obsy will make imaging so much easier. I've been imaging for maybe 7 or 8 years now but haven't been able to build up a permanent set up as yet and as such, setting up (which I admit I do enjoy) and setting down again (which I don't enjoy) does over time take the shine off such a fantastic hobby. We're in the process of moving house and going from Bortle 5 to a Bortle 4 site and making that move to a permanent setup is coming ever closer. Certainly hoping to get it all set up for the Autumn with any luck. I'm a carpenter by trade so building it isn't so much a problem............just paying for it :-) Thanks again for your videos, keep them coming and I'm really looking forward to seeing some of your images as you take them.
Thanks for your kind words, Dan (and I’m sorry that a professional carpenter had to see such appalling workmanship!). It sounds like a great opportunity is coming down the line for you with your move, and I’m sure you’ll have the skills to construct something perfect for your needs and location. With the lighter nights, my attention is starting to turn to noctilucent clouds, but hopefully there’s still enough contrast in the sky for a week weeks for some globular clusters with the telescope too. Thanks for watching, and good luck with your move.
Well done and good luck with the meteor camera. I have a meteor camera set up in north Lincolnshire. Site designation is UK 004L. The ukmon team are brilliant helping get set set up.
Hi Paul, thanks for the update looks like a lovely setup. Regarding the weather stripping around the edge of the roof, what type of material is it and where did you source it. Post Christmas I hope to begin construction of my own observatory and while it will not have a roll off roof I will still need to weather proof the opening.
Hi Declan, thanks for watching. It’s a neoprene strip, like the one I’ve linked below. It’s not been trouble-free, but that’s largely because I made a dog’s dinner of fixing it to the roof of the observatory; some sort of waterproof glue would probably have been better! Good luck with your construction. It’s been an experience having my own obsy - something I’ve dreamed about since I was about 12! If I could do things again, I’d probably construct it from wood, as I find that easier to work with. But we live and learn! Neoprene Rubber Sheet... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09PBKPRHS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Excellent man cave. I totally understand the thrill of just sitting inside. That's a great mount that can handle a variety of telescopes. You may find a short focal length for wide angle nebulae is in your future. I highly recommend the William Optics RedCat51. You will find Plate Solving to be an amazing game changer. No need for finder scopes. About half the year, I image from a very narrow courtyard with nothing but high angle views. It actually is quite workable since it offers protection from nearby lights, security, and the least amount of atmosphere to look through. Enjoy.
Sounds like you've got a great setup! I hear great things about the RedCat. I have a few widefield possibilities - recently piggybacked my 72ED onto the Quattro 8S, or I have the venerable Samyang 135mm. Not tried those out yet though - but hope to soon!
@@nightscapejournals You will be pleased. Going from visual to astrophotography is an eye-opener. My old eyes could never see what just a few seconds on the camera records.
Congratulations on the new updates and equipment for the observatory, I am currently building a 6x8 keter shed obsy myself after some inspiration from yourself and astrobloke. Looking forward to a permanent setup, very jealous of the new eq6rpro mount you have, I have been thinking about upgrading my mount to the same but after the cost of the observatory a new mount might have to wait another year. Thanks for sharing your building experience it has given me a few ideas for my own. Looking forward to next astro season and clear skies to yourself.
Thank you, John. All the best with your build - sounds like you’re in prime aurora territory there too! I’ve been impressed with the EQ6R-Pro so far, although it’s quite a step change for someone who’s been entirely visual all my life (thankfully it seems to get easier each night). Clear skies.
My mount has GPS and self aligns, saves a lot of hassle plus iOptron Go Nova controller has 212,000 objects which is great for finding double stars.
Excellent work Paul and its all looking great. Thank you for the shout out, really appreciate that. Like that scope and the focuser looks very nice. Clear skies to you.
Thanks Glenn - I appreciate that. Clear skies too (and ideally dark ones at the moment!).
@@nightscapejournals those nights are so short now
Relax about your astrophotography trip - there a tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands tutorials kicking around in UA-cam. Some suggestion:
(1) Install a Wi-fi
(2) Buy a small box PC or finger PC for remote control in the comfort of your house, and learn to use some good sequencer software
(3) Install a few IP cameras to monitor the weather and the equipment in the observatory
(4) I saw before there are remote control scope cover too ...
Curious, what focuser do you have installed on there? I've been looking to upgrade from the stock one on my 250p. Also, do you have the back of the primary capped with something?
The focuser is the Baader Diamondtrack and there’s a 3D-printed end cap behind the primary mirror. The guy I bought it from 3D printed a load of things to deal with any light leakage.
Hi Paul, Top job, Loved the first Video, really please to see the update. Looking a the same if not simlar solution. Looking forward to seeing some images. Where can we find them. All the best Martin.
Thanks Martin. Good luck if you pursue a build like this - it’s not been without it’s challenges (as you’ll see if you watch the vid I put out in early December) but I think if you’re somewhat capable from a DIY point of view those challenges are easily overcome (unfortunately I’m somewhat incapable! 🤣).
I haven’t generally published much of my deep sky stuff, but some of the images are on my Twitter (@paulhaworth).
I remember that scope. :) I hope you do enjoy it!! I did regret selling it at the end and now bought a 10inch f4. Just came across your channel by accident. Will subscribe now.
Ha! Hey, Andrew, thanks for the comment - small world! I’ve enjoyed the scope a lot, although still very much at the learning phase and not as committed to deep sky as I am to my nightscape work. A 10” f/4 sounds like a beast! Hope you’re enjoying it! Clear skies.
Hi Paul, I really enjoy your updates and I'm sure that your obsy will make imaging so much easier. I've been imaging for maybe 7 or 8 years now but haven't been able to build up a permanent set up as yet and as such, setting up (which I admit I do enjoy) and setting down again (which I don't enjoy) does over time take the shine off such a fantastic hobby. We're in the process of moving house and going from Bortle 5 to a Bortle 4 site and making that move to a permanent setup is coming ever closer. Certainly hoping to get it all set up for the Autumn with any luck. I'm a carpenter by trade so building it isn't so much a problem............just paying for it :-) Thanks again for your videos, keep them coming and I'm really looking forward to seeing some of your images as you take them.
Thanks for your kind words, Dan (and I’m sorry that a professional carpenter had to see such appalling workmanship!). It sounds like a great opportunity is coming down the line for you with your move, and I’m sure you’ll have the skills to construct something perfect for your needs and location. With the lighter nights, my attention is starting to turn to noctilucent clouds, but hopefully there’s still enough contrast in the sky for a week weeks for some globular clusters with the telescope too. Thanks for watching, and good luck with your move.
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Thank you very much. 👍
Well done and good luck with the meteor camera. I have a meteor camera set up in north Lincolnshire. Site designation is UK 004L. The ukmon team are brilliant helping get set set up.
Thank you Steve. I really must get the meteor camera up and running; other projects keep getting in the way at the moment but there’s no excuse!
Hi Paul, thanks for the update looks like a lovely setup. Regarding the weather stripping around the edge of the roof, what type of material is it and where did you source it. Post Christmas I hope to begin construction of my own observatory and while it will not have a roll off roof I will still need to weather proof the opening.
Hi Declan, thanks for watching. It’s a neoprene strip, like the one I’ve linked below. It’s not been trouble-free, but that’s largely because I made a dog’s dinner of fixing it to the roof of the observatory; some sort of waterproof glue would probably have been better!
Good luck with your construction. It’s been an experience having my own obsy - something I’ve dreamed about since I was about 12!
If I could do things again, I’d probably construct it from wood, as I find that easier to work with. But we live and learn!
Neoprene Rubber Sheet... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09PBKPRHS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Perfect, thanks Paul.
Well done! I enjoyed this update as much as I enjoyed its brother.
Thanks for your kind words, Gary. 🙏
Excellent man cave. I totally understand the thrill of just sitting inside. That's a great mount that can handle a variety of telescopes. You may find a short focal length for wide angle nebulae is in your future. I highly recommend the William Optics RedCat51. You will find Plate Solving to be an amazing game changer. No need for finder scopes. About half the year, I image from a very narrow courtyard with nothing but high angle views. It actually is quite workable since it offers protection from nearby lights, security, and the least amount of atmosphere to look through. Enjoy.
Sounds like you've got a great setup! I hear great things about the RedCat. I have a few widefield possibilities - recently piggybacked my 72ED onto the Quattro 8S, or I have the venerable Samyang 135mm. Not tried those out yet though - but hope to soon!
@@nightscapejournals You will be pleased. Going from visual to astrophotography is an eye-opener. My old eyes could never see what just a few seconds on the camera records.
Congratulations on the new updates and equipment for the observatory, I am currently building a 6x8 keter shed obsy myself after some inspiration from yourself and astrobloke. Looking forward to a permanent setup, very jealous of the new eq6rpro mount you have, I have been thinking about upgrading my mount to the same but after the cost of the observatory a new mount might have to wait another year. Thanks for sharing your building experience it has given me a few ideas for my own. Looking forward to next astro season and clear skies to yourself.
Thank you, John. All the best with your build - sounds like you’re in prime aurora territory there too! I’ve been impressed with the EQ6R-Pro so far, although it’s quite a step change for someone who’s been entirely visual all my life (thankfully it seems to get easier each night). Clear skies.
Great video. Hello from Chicago!
Very kind - and thanks for watching! Been a while since I’ve been in Chicago!
Love the potting house, just need a couple of chairs in there to enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of tea, brilliant
Thank you! The tomatoes grew out of control in there this year, so we’d have struggled to find room for the wine!