Guiding setup for DSLR

Pelican Nebula

NGC 281 (Pacman Nebula)

HST (R=S-II G=Ha B=O-III L=Ha):

RGB (R=Ha G=S-II B=O-III L=Ha)

H-alpha only:

Test:

SCT project 2014 part #4

Unboxing almost done. Ready for first light to come...

Read the Source Luke!

Something to read for cloudy days and nights. With some kernel level background I find back issues also useful.

Use the Power Luke!

Rechargeable Eneloops survive very low temperatures and do not lose their charge like traditional batteries. Lithiums pictured here in  the middle are not rechargeable but share most of the their good properties with Eneloops.

SCT project 2014 part #3

JMI case which fits SCT 8 and smaller tubes:

Dew heater bands up to 220mm diameter:

T-Adapter for 8" Edge HD:

Two quite common adapters:

SCT Piggyback mount:

SCT project 2014 part #2

Filter drawers waiting all alone for narrowband filters to come...

SCT project 2014 part #1

Project target is to get together all the necessary equipment for hyperstar narrowband imaging well before the beginning of the next season.  At focal ratio f/2 I decided to go with "broad band" 12nm filters.

Items currently on my list:

- Celestron EdgeHD 800

- Case for C8

- HyperStar for Celestron EdgeHD 800

- Starlight Feather Touch computerized focusing system

- Astronomik 12nm 2" narrow band filters (H-alpha, O-III, S-II and H-beta)
- Astronomik CLS CCD filter 2"
- Baader 2" H-Alpha Filter - 35nm

- Low profile 2" filter quick changer
- Low profile 2" filter quick drawers
- Celestron 0,7x Reducer for 8inch EdgeHD 800 (for long focal length imaging)

Spareparts

I found a place to purchase these gamepads at very low price so I bought a total three of them. They seem to work very well with EQMOD.

Know your level

This very useful little tool helps leveling your mount and costs some two euros only. Highly recommended.

Yet another gadget

This is for remote reading temperature of your imaging scope.

Sensor connects with USB:

Software can be configured to send email alerts when upper or lower temperature thresholds exceed:

LIVE - Alive and kicking: