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New to telescopes / astrophotography (Meyer Field)
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Yes, I agree.  That is what we refer to as an Altazimuth mount.  It allows you to pivot the telescope up and down in altitude and around on it's axis horizontally in azimuth.  This is not what you would want to do any kind of meaningful astrophotography.   About the only subject you could capture is something very bright like the Moon or Sun (with a solar filter) using a very fast shuttle speed.  You couldn't add a tracking device because it wouldn't work on this type of mount.  It would take an entirely new "equatorial" type mount, but I don't think it would be practical to try to convert that particular scope to a quality mount.  You might think of up-grading to a different scope and heavy duty mount if you have a real desire to get into astrophotography.

I'm not going to be able to make it out this week-end, but I saw that Dan has offered to help you out in getting familiar with your scope.  Dan's very knowledgeable and can give you some ideas of what you can consider to get started.

 

Good luck, Johnny

 

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From: "Visual Observing" <visual-astronomy@centexastronomy.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 3:21pm
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Yes, Johnny, that's it. Specs on it say D 90mm F1 60mm F//6.66. I plan on 3D printing a camera adaptor mount for it, but am concerned about tracking. I can do Arduino coding stuff, but it seems like the mount isn't right for normal tracking rigs. My biggest worry is spending more on workarounds than the scope is worth.


Yes, Johnny, that's it. Specs on it say D 90mm F1 60mm F//6.66. I plan on 3D printing a camera adaptor mount for it, but am concerned about tracking. I can do Arduino coding stuff, but it seems like the mount isn't right for normal tracking rigs. My biggest worry is spending more on workarounds than the scope is worth.
That sounds great! Thank you, Dan.
I will be out of town this weekend, but we will have members there to cover the open house.

Willie

> On Jun 14, 2017, at 11:09, Visual Observing <visual-astronomy@centexastronomy.org> wrote:
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> I joined last summer after a public star party and have only made it to one meteor shower since joining.
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> I was given a Gskyer Powerseeker Telescope for Christmas by my SO and haven't made much use of it. I recently renewed and was wondering if anyone might be there this weekend to talk me through using it efficiently (2017 June 16/17). I know none of my equipment is great, but I want to make use of the gift.
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> I've tried doing research online, but was a bit overwhelmed and would appreciate someone walking me through a tracking-method for astrophotography / possible tripod mount adaptions.
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> Gskyser Powerseeker & tripod
> Canon Rebel T1i
> Access to 3D printer (Local photography teacher, so I also have access to better cameras/lenses)
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> I realize this is more appropriate for astrophotography forum, but I don't have the rights to start a new thread there. Thanks for any input!
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This Saturday is the open house at the observatory so feel free to bring your scope and I'll be happy to help ya set it up and show ya some things. 

Dan



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-------- Original message --------
From: Visual Observing <visual-astronomy@centexastronomy.org>
Date: 6/14/17 11:10 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: starmandan@hotmail.com
Subject: New to telescopes / astrophotography (Meyer Field) <<$174672018319$>>




I joined last summer after a public star party and have only made it to one meteor shower since joining.

 I was given a Gskyer Powerseeker Telescope for Christmas by my SO and haven't made much use of it. I recently renewed and was wondering if anyone might be there this weekend to talk me through using it efficiently (2017 June 16/17). I know none of my equipment is great, but I want to make use of the gift.

 I've tried doing research online, but was a bit overwhelmed and would appreciate someone walking me through a tracking-method for astrophotography / possible tripod mount adaptions.

 Equipment:
 Gskyser Powerseeker & tripod
 Canon Rebel T1i
 Access to 3D printer (Local photography teacher, so I also have access to better cameras/lenses)

 I realize this is more appropriate for astrophotography forum, but I don't have the rights to start a new thread there. Thanks for any input!

 EDIT: didn't realize I had to manually join/add it. Fixed.


Hey Robby,

 

I did a little search to find out what type of scope you are talking about.  I found this in my search. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Gskyer-Telescope-Powerseeker-Refractor-Technology/dp/B00WCG3UOS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1497458701&sr=8-8&keywords=telescope+gskyer

 

Can you tell me if the scope shown on the site above is similar to yours?

 

Thanks, Johnny

 

-----Original Message-----
From: "Visual Observing" <visual-astronomy@centexastronomy.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 11:09am
To: "johnnyb@reagan.com" <johnnyb@reagan.com>
Subject: New to telescopes / astrophotography (Meyer Field) <<$174672018319$>>




I joined last summer after a public star party and have only made it to one meteor shower since joining.

I was given a Gskyer Powerseeker Telescope for Christmas by my SO and haven't made much use of it. I recently renewed and was wondering if anyone might be there this weekend to talk me through using it efficiently (2017 June 16/17). I know none of my equipment is great, but I want to make use of the gift.

I've tried doing research online, but was a bit overwhelmed and would appreciate someone walking me through a tracking-method for astrophotography / possible tripod mount adaptions.

Equipment:
Gskyser Powerseeker & tripod
Canon Rebel T1i
Access to 3D printer (Local photography teacher, so I also have access to better cameras/lenses)

I realize this is more appropriate for astrophotography forum, but I don't have the rights to start a new thread there. Thanks for any input!

EDIT: didn't realize I had to manually join/add it. Fixed.


I joined last summer after a public star party and have only made it to one meteor shower since joining.

I was given a Gskyer Powerseeker Telescope for Christmas by my SO and haven't made much use of it. I recently renewed and was wondering if anyone might be there this weekend to talk me through using it efficiently (2017 June 16/17). I know none of my equipment is great, but I want to make use of the gift.

I've tried doing research online, but was a bit overwhelmed and would appreciate someone walking me through a tracking-method for astrophotography / possible tripod mount adaptions.

Equipment:
Gskyser Powerseeker & tripod
Canon Rebel T1i
Access to 3D printer (Local photography teacher, so I also have access to better cameras/lenses)

I realize this is more appropriate for astrophotography forum, but I don't have the rights to start a new thread there. Thanks for any input!


EDIT: didn't realize I had to manually join/add it. Fixed.



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