New to all this, have an EOS 760D / 18-200 lens / Celestron 5SE, my goal is to take clear images of the planets thru the telescope , any optimized setting for the DSLR will be greatly appreciated

I found using a small articulated inspection mirror you can look down the tube and see the center spot without having to remove anything. I bought an old AT6RC at an astro flea market that the guy gave up on calibrating. It didn't have a center spot on the secondary. To create my own was a real challenge, I couldn't make a donut so I had to end up with a single white spot.

Thanks Allen, even though this is an old video I just got a CGEM EdgeHD8 and tried this to help with polar alignment. Smooth as butter now.

What's the easiest way to preset the lens to infinity? Some lenses seem to go past the infinity mark when turning the focusing ring to the end stop.

Widest or almost widest F stop, then focus to the sharpest you can.

This is a great video. My confusion comes when to tell if it's the secondary or primary mirror that needs to be further collimated. are there any tell-tale signs to determine if the broken lines are associated with the primary or secondary mirror?

Video is very helpful! Many thanks!!!

Why did you add noise to the audio track? Explain how that makes it easier to hear what you are saying?

EASY & EXPENSIVE , THE LASER COST IS CRAZY

YES BEST COLLIMATION OF RC SCOPE IVE SEEN ON HERE...THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO

what is the difference in weight compared to the same telescope but made out of aluminum, also what is the lifespan of carbon fiber realistically I know some say decades ... but it's essentially plastic the resin how long does it take to degrade?

I know this video is 4 years old, but since I just discovered it, it's new to me. Thanks for the very useful information. I'm an astrophotography newbie. The Backyard EOS tips are awesome.

Also disable any image stabilization. Your mount should be stable enough.

Nice, I did not understand half and I did not get how to set the dlsr. I have a cheep d3400 and settings are dofferent and I really thought I can play arround and not have to spend days Watching videos and get nothing, not one video shows how to set it, this man had small number of settings but did not say Where is it on his camera AT least. All of the se people are talking to each other not to a begginer.

I'm only 9 minutes in, but I hope you got to just go outside and look at it and ignore the equipment for 4 minutes. I had focus troubles, but when it got to 1:39pm I just decided to experience it instead of fretting about gear troubles. Absolutely amazing.

I only just now saw that you streamed. I wish I'd caught it live.

Thanks! Here for 2024!

After this video, the producers of Richie Chretien stopped their factories and went to study to become snipers))) Just kidding!

Answering one of your questions: I use a Sigma zoom lens kit 17-55mm f/2.8. This maximum apperture goes throghout from minimum to maximum focal length. My camera that goes with this lens kit is a Nikon D7200. I also have a mirrorles Canon M50. For this camera, I have interesting lenses. Two manual focus TtArtisan lenses, 50mm f/1.2 and another is a 35mm f/1.4. This camera has a feature that makes it much easier to obtain optimal focus using its LCD display. The other lens I have is a Sigma EOS 105mm f/2.8. I have to use an adaptor for this one. Unfortunately, the one I've got stopped working. I intend to buy a Canon adaptor, otherwise the only compatible camera I have for this lens is an analog Canon.

Unfortunately, with a 6 inch RC you can't just reach in and unscrew the end of the baffle. It won't fit. This method only works on 8 inches or more. With the 6 inch RC, you must remove the mirror cell in order to remove the end of the baffle. Either that, or find a way to insert a telescopic and tiltable mirror in the front end in order to see the center donut.

Awesome! What is the music?

🌞☀️

Great solar imaging! Music is nice too!

I love doing solar stuff too. Thank you. Sincerely, Rich Williams Astor, Florida 32102 USA!

I was there! 🖤🦇🖤😊

Sooooo stoked!!!!!!

What if my lens doesn't have manual ring? Lumix 12-32. What to do?

Just getting into this specialized type of photography. I'm gonna look into more of your posts before I ask you redundant pics but thanks for posting this for the masses.

Nickon d3100 with 18-55mm lens

Venus it's Venus

Excellent video which convinces me not to buy an RC telescope...

When adjusting the secondary with the laser that center dot looks just as blown out in reality as it does on camera. Makes it hard to know if you’re exactly on point. Pro tip: when making that adjustment, wear sunglasses and use a ND or filter laying around to look at it. You’ll get it pinpoint accurate. 😎. Thanks for your video. Super helpful.

I am from Lahore moon is black

Hi Allen , thanks for the video. A question about condensation. How to you prevent it from getting on/inside the camera? Every consider putting a SilcaGel bag inside the OTA near the camera, and then remove it once the camera has gotten to temp?

Yep 💯

I kinda forgot bout that

Where I lived I got to see it but it only covered up like 3/4 of the sun

I didn’t even know that it was happening 😢

Was at soccer practice when I saw this And we saw the sun but like... the shape of the moon And we were all looking at it until our coach said it was bad for us It was cool seeing it tho 😅

YESTERDAY WAS A SOLAR ECLIPSE?!

I didn't even know the solar eclipse happened yesterday lol

Wait what it’s the solar eclipse?

I saw it but it was cloudy I saw the ring and it was full but it ended like an hour ago but happy it's coming back in April next year!

It was too cloudy to even see it where i live, there was only slight barely noticeable shade :')

I AM HERE 😊

Earth's record density is that of the skulls of Democrats, Liberals, Marxists, Californians and Communists

Earth is so dense because of all the dense people on it...

Lets conquer it

Hi Alen I have a canon 7d mark 2 and just got my self a 50 mm Just asking for any best tips please and setting

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