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@AsterNielAbellano 2 күн бұрын
Hello, I tried to follow your steps. My mount is an Orion Atlas EQ-G, with Version 4, SynScan. The firmware downloader shows that the remote controller connects with the firmware loader. But when i clicked the update button, there was no indication of the loading process nor the successful loading of firmware, the firmware loader show an error that the remote is not connected.
@PeterRattfeldt 3 күн бұрын
Thankú Andy. Interesting video.
@refetastro 3 күн бұрын
If I stack two difrent nights saparetely it will not aling stars on Ps when I blend them in
@refetastro 3 күн бұрын
Hi Great video If I stack multi night it will not lighted up in Ps Then I use difrent method Stack calibration tacking method Than take calibrated and stack on calibrated alinged stacking method Then take all session of night the alinged and stack on sigma clip stacking method but then the resonate have to many artifacts on the edge . My question is. What is the most multi night session to stack in astap
@robertferreira3286 4 күн бұрын
I missed the live stream. Great to see you got the dual rig up and running.
@robertferreira3286 4 күн бұрын
Just ordered one today and will use it on the new wide field scope i purchased during black friday.
@Jhongerage 5 күн бұрын
I've found for these sorts of things, reverse engineering an INDI driver, getting the protocol and implementing it in arduino is actually really very easy. I'm not convinced the dome part is the hard bit (especially since it looks like you cut those bits left handed, in the dark! :P)
@ArdsleyAstro 12 күн бұрын
Well I've just managed to bag a new SV405CC for a crazy low price. I've watched your video so before it gets first light I wanted to run through some sanity checks. So I got setup with a light panel, set the camera for 4 seconds exposures, looking for the gain range as you show in the video. To my surprise the "problem" range is a lot smaller on my example. I would get full saturation of the sensor at the HGC mode gain of 127. So my plan is to use the gain 130 for images and Flats etc. My question is would I have to do super long Flat exposures still. I've been taking calibration frames to build a dark library ready for clear skies and first light. I tested flats with my light panel and 3 sheets of paper, the Flats are currently 0.27 seconds.
@AndyofAstro 12 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your purchase. Sounds like you are avoiding the problem gain range which is perfect. For the flats I generally try and get around 3 seconds if possible with more sheets of white paper, the reason for me is to get above my led panel flicker/refresh rate. It has been said that the 294c also likes long duration flats. However I am very much a believer that if your workflow is working for your images, then stick to it. Therefore experiment to see if you get calibrated images or not. Good luck and best wishes with your imaging.
@ArdsleyAstro 8 күн бұрын
@@AndyofAstro Thanks Andy, Managed to get first light on the Camera this evening for a brief hour. I believe the short flats calibrated the images ok.
@Tony-Elliott 15 күн бұрын
Hi Andy sorry I missed your live stream , looks like you got the twin scopes up and running, excellent work my friend looking forward to seeing what you can do with this setup
@AndyofAstro 15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ZivotuAustriji 17 күн бұрын
Wouldnt the 3d printed spider obscure more light than the stock one?
@ArdsleyAstro 27 күн бұрын
Have you no longer got the iOptron?
@AndyofAstro 26 күн бұрын
It didn't work out for me, so I returned it.
@ArdsleyAstro 27 күн бұрын
Hi, After your previous issues with the 200P-DS did you have anything major with the Stellalyra. I'm considering buying the Quattro 150P but have also been looking at the Stellalyra 6" F4
@AndyofAstro 27 күн бұрын
The stella lyra gso are certainly better build quality than sw. I do love my sw130pds scopes because they are so easy to modify, super light and easy to set up giving good results. The 200pds was just partly from me not knowing that you do need to nurture it to make it reliable, but also the setup from the factory was questionable. I was also afraid of modifications due to voiding warranty. One issue with all big scopes is they are hard work due to size and weight and this directly effects how often I use mine. It is a serious effort to set up a large scope, but they can deliver good results, but are also hard work. Ask yourself do I want to set up a larger or smaller scope, as the best scope is the one you use the most of all.
@ArdsleyAstro 27 күн бұрын
@@AndyofAstro I currently use a 130P non pds that came with the EQ2 mount bundle. My thoughts moving forward were 150mm either F4 or F5. So far I've been thinking the Quattro 150P with the included Coma Corrector. But there is also the stella lyra F4 ad F5 options. I don't think any of those will be an issue size wise. I posted the question on Stargazers lounge but immediately got lots of people complaining about the Stella Lyra and no one really mentioning the Quattro.
@AndyofAstro 27 күн бұрын
@@ArdsleyAstro I've not used a quattro, Quiv the lazy geek has a lot of videos on his one. I've got three gso, an 8 inch f12 CC, 6inch RC and my F5 Stella Lyra 1000mm newt. I've mostly used the Newtonian, it's ok. My most used scope is the 130pds as it takes no time to rig, it's light and fairly cheap, but does need nurturing to get it to sing. I guess time will tell with my other scopes.
@MattLVSandman Ай бұрын
Andy I'm impressed that looks like a wonderful Rig and I hope to see more soon. Here's to wishing for clearer skys.
@AndyofAstro 27 күн бұрын
Thanks
@wesleydonnelly2141 Ай бұрын
Love the 3D printed parts and the twin rig, it's awesome! Well Done! My friend, here in Liverpool and NW England generally, we've had, by my count, just 12 cloudless night skies all year!! And some of those "cloud free" nights were actually "scattered clouds passing by with openings" kind of nights!! It drives me nuts!! LOL.
@AndyofAstro 27 күн бұрын
Thanks
@ronm6585 Ай бұрын
Good stuff Andy, thank you.
@bedfordbeds Ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing the results of first light on this rig...inspiring stuff Andy!
@AstroPixUK Ай бұрын
Really coming along nicely, can’t wait to see your first light video.
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Thanks Jim, hope you are well!
@AstroPixUK Ай бұрын
@ all good thx Andy. Looking clear tomorrow, so all being well I will start my monster 6 panel mosaic.
@MichaelAddlesee Ай бұрын
Interesting but why two scopes? Isn't a single bigger one a cheaper option?
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Great question. Twice the imaging time on a single target. It reduces the F ratio. F Ratio = Focal Ratio of one single scope/The square root of the number of actual lenses (number of telescopes). Therefore, a 130pds is F5, divided by the square root of the number of lenses (2 scopes = 1.414): Therefore 5/1.414 = F3.5. Therefore the focal ratio is faster at F3.5.
@wilfredoz Ай бұрын
I am located in the Netherlands (south eastern part) and I bought my first strain wave gear mount 3 weeks ago. Did not had the chance to test it due to rainy / cloudy weather. 🌧🌧
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Enjoy!
@nikaxstrophotography Ай бұрын
Great video Andy Couldn't help notice the cone on the cat while it was looking at the fish tank behind you :)
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
He is on the mend, had a cut from a scuffle and is house bound for two weeks for healing. He's getting there. Well observed and thanks for the comment!
@Tony-Elliott Ай бұрын
It's all coming together Andy
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@tyshantz8675 Ай бұрын
madman. i love it
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
I'm Bonkers!
@JVRost Ай бұрын
Check your driver link, it has problems
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Thanks, I've updated the links.
@The_Vinceable Ай бұрын
Yes I can sympathize. had 2 months of solid cloud and rain here too. Clearly I need a 3d printer
@corinlewis3073 Ай бұрын
Hey Andy, great video, you spoke all of us into Astrophotography in the U.K dealing weeks of cloudy night skies. I'm working on my portable rig myself, looking forward to seeing your next video, clear skies.
@dumpydalekobservatory Ай бұрын
Nice job Andy look forward to seeing the results, I hear ya about the clouds I've got the observatory ready with 3 scopes & cameras now & its been cloudy ever since. Hopefully we'll get a break soon clear skies!!!
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Me too, it's so close now, most bits are in place. I just need a long clear night and some free time - none of which a easy to come by. Hope you are well.
@jesuschrist2284 Ай бұрын
I hope im wrong, but im sure you're going to get some flexure. Maybe an oag will be a better solution? Hope this works though
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Still work in progress, I will reinforce it, but it does need some testing.
@jesuschrist2284 Ай бұрын
Cant wait to see your results
@wilfredoz Ай бұрын
maybe let it machine it out of metal to prevent too much flexture
@jesuschrist2284 Ай бұрын
I think there will be flexure even then. Look at those two loads he's throwing around. Impressive though. Flexure can be solved :)
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
I'll being making a v2 reinforced one, hopefully it will be less bendy!
@jesuschrist2284 Ай бұрын
@AndyofAstro hope so :)
@wilfredoz Ай бұрын
great! nice to see someone skilled in 3d designing!
@hobbeeswe7472 Ай бұрын
Very good tips in a great down to earth video, thanks. I am about to get a "medium field" telescope, primarily photografing galaxies and DSO, and for some reason I think you would be able to make a straight forward recommendation 😊 I know, a ridiculously big question...😂 I am looking at the Sky-Watcher (SW) Explorer N 200/1000 (that you have), the SW Quattro 200/800, the SW Explorer MN190 and the Explore Scientific David H levy MN 152/751. I know you do not have them all, but maybe you can give me some important general input.
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
I quite like the GSO Newtonian scopes, any good 8 inch (200mm) F5 scope will give great results. I am a big fan of smaller Newtonians also particularly the 130 and 150mm primary mirror telescopes.
@hobbeeswe7472 Ай бұрын
@AndyofAstro Honoured and thankful ! 👍
@Herveastro49 Ай бұрын
Nice work but you will never be able to achieve this perfection all the time. Perfect collimation does not exist and it changes all the time. You have to do this several times and even once mounted on the support. Excellent work👌👌👌👌
@johnnybravo24067 Ай бұрын
I will not practice this on my telescope
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
This is not for everyone, but it does improve these cheap scopes. One of my motto's is - You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. I wouldn't do this with a Takahashi Epsilon, but with a 130pds it's cheap enough to take risks with.
@iswara108enricochiarucci5 Ай бұрын
which country are you based men ? :)
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
UK
@bedfordbeds Ай бұрын
Great video Andy, look frward to some pictures!
@nikaxstrophotography Ай бұрын
I know you mentioned the cable management but OMG that was like a third world electrical grid!
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
I like to live dangerously
@The_Vinceable Ай бұрын
Wow. Is that starting to max out the azeq6? I think that is definitely the next mount on my list.
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
It's not too bad, she can handle it!
@AstroPixUK Ай бұрын
Great video. Almost there!
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Cheers Jim. Just need some clear evenings now and I think it will be there!
@AstroPixUK Ай бұрын
@@AndyofAstro tonight looks good
@ronm6585 Ай бұрын
Thanks Andy.
@Pescadoraficionado Ай бұрын
Excelent rig, but how are you going to sincronizar the two cameras. If one dither and the other is capturing data.?
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Synchronisation plug in on NINA. Each camera is connected to a separate NINA instance. They run the synchronisation plug in. One is master, the other secondary. Master runs mount, cam1 and guiding et al, the other runs cam2 and focuser. The plug in synchronises the exposure and dither periods.
@dumpydalekobservatory Ай бұрын
Your cable management looks like mine with one scope so I wouldn't worry to much about it, you certainly have plenty of patience as I don't think i could attempt such a task. Look forward to seeing what the dual rig can do clear skies.
@jesuschrist2284 Ай бұрын
Can fit a guidescope to your counterweight bar. Thanks for your videos
@Tony-Elliott Ай бұрын
Great work with the twin scopes Andy one step closer my friend, looking forward yo first light
@ricardov.c.1926 Ай бұрын
Hi Andy!, I changed the spider as you did, mine is 45º away from the focuser line, and I get an extra diffraction spike 45º off the 4 main spikes ¿ did you got thatt ? in that case , ¿ How did you manage it ? . Great videos ! keep going
@petelopez5826 2 ай бұрын
I’m trying to update my hand controller, but it will not power up like how yours is showing.
@wynand988 2 ай бұрын
amazing capture, what setup did you use?
@AndyofAstro Ай бұрын
Long time ago, can't remember, but probably a Newtonian and a barlow lens.
@aaronsastronomy9236 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good solution, i'm noticing though that it appears OCAL doesn't sell this anymore or at least it's not in production on their sites. Their amazon link has it as unavailable. Looks like we can pick it up used on Ebay but always leary about that.
@AstroBiker 2 ай бұрын
thanks!
@patterdalezipsuzilil 2 ай бұрын
I seen bobs knobs 20 quid for my skywatcher 150 pds 750mm but after research found 10 m4 35mm black 0.75 pitch 2.30p
@patterdalezipsuzilil 2 ай бұрын
I thought he said something else at beginning 😂