I have been working with a new guide ZWO ASO290MC and got a few images of Jupiter. These have not been post processed; I simply ran them through Autostakkert and Registax. Some work might bring out fi

Bob, Please add details on subs, flats, etc., as I am trying to learn more and seeing examples is a big help - or email me directly. Which stacking program? Which processing program(s)? Thanks, Don

Good job. Thanks for the early email link. Don

Thanks, Bob, but I had removed the Hyperstar before covering. Although, wish I had known about your Hyperstar before I bought my new one. Never a problem with my 18" UC, even with the winds at Okie-Te

Many thanks, Bob, however, I ran into a small problem.. The next evening was to be clear, so I left it out overnight covered with a light sun screen fabric. A sudden shower came up in the AM and the w

Thanks. I haven't been going out, partially due to not knowing about that, partially due to the virus, and partially due to the fact that I am working on new setups and guiding that I can practice fro

What is the status of the CMO field? Is it open as before? Are there restrictions due to new owner? Don Waters

Very nice. Is they tail visible to naked eye - or just photographically? Don

Last note that I said here expressed concerns about new owner and club's access. Is this all settled now? How about an official update? Don Waters

Very nice. Thank you. Saturday AM is supposed to be clear so I hope to be up. Don Waters

Thanks, Bob, A well written and clear explanation. I do plan to stay with the T3i for a while until I get the hang of it, I see that a cylindrical camera will be best for the f2 - especially for using

Thank you, Bob. with I am a rank beginner, so some naïve questions please. 1. I have been using my Canon T3i to get started with my Meade 10" on a wedge - with obvious limitations on guiding accuracy.

Nice Bob. Please give some details on equipment and exposure. Don Waters

Don

Thanks, Aaron. I see from your email, that you are very experienced - as I expected from the photos. I am currently using a Canon T3i and a Meade LX200GPS (eq. wedge) with PHD2 and .62 focal reducer.

Aaron... Interesting that you can do this w/o a telescope, and just a lens. (I realize that these are relatively large objects.) What telephoto lens and what mount? Guiding or just tracking? How many

Imaging is complex and expensive. You did not mention the age of your daughter, but is she old enough to do this - or will you? I would say that the simplest way to start is with the moon. You can use

I did not receive this until 8:31 AM, Wednesday. Don Waters

Here in Alabama, I have been spending much time figuring out PHD2 for my Meade 10" and getting accessories for imaging. I was never much interested in imaging before because of the learning curve, but

I hear you, and many say that, but with my 10" f/10, guiding needs to be more precise and so I need to look at stepping up from 50mm guide scope and 5.4 pixel camera, to an 80mm, longer focal length a