Can the Mak180P be modified for deep space ?

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Today I''l take you through how I modified my Skywatcher Mak 180 Pro to Photograph Galaxies
The Mak 180 is well known as a planetary scope, but with a focal length of 2700mm @ f15 it's a big stretch to get the pointing accuracy especially with a the Narrow Field of View this scope is known for
This has been done before but I'm taking a slightly different approach by not using an SCT focuser (which would add to the focal length) and opting for the ZWO EAF auto focuser
this will allow me to use a Celestron f6.3 focal reducer to image at 1700mm and f9.4, the SCT focuser option can't get near this due to increase in focal length from the focuser, typically that option will only allow 2000mm @ f11
Follow my progress and see the end results of my work as I talk you through the steps involved in making these modifications
You are welcome to follow what i've done here at your own risk, i don't offer any guarantees of success 😱
#Mak180 #Galaxies #Skywatcher
00:00 Intro and Explanation
02:35 Start of Strip down
10:05 Remove Vixen Bar
10:58 Fitting the Rings and Losmandy
13:39 Flocking the Tube
18:22 Re Assembly and Cleaning
28:16 Fitting the ZWO EAF
36:21 Fitting the Guide Scope
39:30 Fitting the ZWO ASI533MC
42:59 Set up for Imaging Run and final Images

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@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Please ask questions in the comments below. I plan to answer these in depth in a follow up video. I already have a few questions from fellow astronomers which I didn’t have time to cover here

@longrider9551 2 жыл бұрын

Tom I was waiting for you to light the fuse get in and take off to deep space 🤣, very interesting area of photography

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Ground control Didn’t give clearance to Major Tom 😂

@gwinn7830 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. I was sitting at my desk all evening planning on how to make my skywatcher 127 mak into an astrophotography set up and happened onto your video. this helped a great deal. Clear skies!

@astromatt75 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this excellent video - really thorough job! Those images are really impressive.I've just pulled the trigger on a 180 Mak, so good to know this is a possible option in the future if I am ever brave enough to tackle the flocking.

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. The Mak180 is a powerful scope. Not easy to get these images at this focal length you will need a rock solid mount and a good guide system.

@lukomatico 2 жыл бұрын

Super job converting this scope mate, such a compact and powerful package now! :-) It goes without saying but those are some cracking shots at the end Tom!! Well done! 👍👍

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke. Sadly very little dark here at 55deg so it might be autumn before I get to test it out again

@teslar1 2 жыл бұрын

WOW amazing images at the end. You must be pleased with the results

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teslar I certain am pleased. It’s made a world of difference to this scope. Still got a few tweaks to set up pending next clear night to get it fully dialled in

@bobsmytheable Жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Going to add the focuser as per your clear guide. Can be a frustrating scope but if I am sat inside using the asiair at least I am not adding hyperthermia to the equation.

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. The setting need fine tuning to get the best out of it. But I found even the default settings allowed me to get good focus quickly

@user-pi5xu7qs7n Жыл бұрын

Looks great. I am in the process of doing this with the Skywatcher 127mm mak and the ZWO533 MC. I too tried the CCDT67 and have settled on the Celestron Focal Reducer (currently at 120mm backfocus to give me F/8). The moving mirror of the mak was not giving me the expected amount of reduction with the CCDT67. I took some test shots of the dumbbell last night at F/8 and they look very good.

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Thanks, good to hear your experience with this is working for you. I will have a follow up soon

@rontech2813 Жыл бұрын

I Love your video. You need Clip-on Microphone for Clearer Audio. But I still Love Your Video.

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

I do have one which I use outside of the studio. Normally in the studio the mic I have does a good job but in this case the Mak got in the way and caused some issues. But it was too late to change that without going through the whole build again

@doug8515 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm in the process of upgrading my Mak 127, electric focuser, 178mm cam etc. I have bought 2 focal reducers, the celestron 0.63 and GSO 0.5. The 0.5 is just a reducer, not a corrector like the Celestron, I have the 2" version and looking forward to trying them.

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s worth flocking if you get the chance. I have a part 2 video in the works but it’s delayed due to catching Covid. Will get back onto it soon

@FrothGiant Жыл бұрын

Great video & nice piece of kit , thank you for making it, i was wondering how long did it take you to notice the bit of masking tape on the metal front ring above the lens

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Rest assured it’s gone now 😂

@dgdave2673 4 ай бұрын

Great video, wish the audio was clearer.

@RumourHasitYT 4 ай бұрын

You can used the subtitles which may help. I’ve not got a radio voice 😂

@alcosound Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Quite informative. Nice tip about the larger rings and the use of cork for adapting to the unusual Skymax 180 diameter. Are the air bubbles so much of a deal when using the flocking material? I would expect that these wouldn't be visible? Since my Skymax 180 is a recent copy and has an SCT 2" compatible visual back, I think that I could use an external focuser instead of using the main focus with an EAF or similar? That would avoid any mirror flop, I suppose? (make a manual focus with the monorail focuser at middle position, then fine-tune with it) It's my understanding that the CCDT67 is a more optically "correct" reducer for non-SCT scopes like the Maksutovs? Cheers, N.F.

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, I do have the option of the SCT focuser as I own a Baader Focuser. But the downside of using one is that it increases the focal length thereby defeating the purpose of fitting the reducer. This is why I went down the ZWO EAF route. The air Bubbles might just be my OCD 😂 but they are easy to deal with when pricked. Regarding the CCDT67. I tend to agree and I’ve been testing that out. I’m actually making a part 2 video now the dark nights are returning. Glad you found the video interesting.

@roqueherreroescobar3579 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Tom for the very interesting video you have made, as well as very well explained and with very good details... Please, would it be possible to know where you got the rings for the tube? I would greatly appreciate the link to get them... Thanks in advance and greetings from Seville

@RumourHasitYT 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments. I purchased the rings secondhand from another astronomer. But as explained you can use oversized rings and fit the cork liners to bring them to size. You can buy sheets of cork in various thickness from craft shops. Sorry I don’t have a link to rings but some Astro shops have bargain bins where you can pick up excess equipment

@adamhunterburt 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video. I am about to carry out the same procedure, so will most likely follow your video verbatim. Can you tell me the thickness of cork you used? I assume 7mm?

@RumourHasitYT 8 ай бұрын

Hi Adam. I’m glad you found it helpful. The cork I used was 1/4” hi density cork. So slightly over 5.5mm, but it will depend of the internal diameter of the rings you plan to use

@tj32131 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I very much enjoyed your video and style of presentation. Couple of questions. Firstly,I have a Mak 127, do you know if there is a suitable autofocus adapter kit for that or where I would look for one? Second, where did you purchase your electric star power pack within the UK? Thanks in advance and please keep making the AP videos!

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I’ve never owned the 127. However I know it has a different design to the 150 & 180. I doubt there is room to fit the same auto focuser I used. But I believe others have fitted a different solution using a pulley wheel on the focuser shaft and a small motor mounted externally to the tube with a timing belt between the two. There may be another option for you though. If you unscrew the visual back. Check the screw size if it’s 48mm you can fit an SCT rack and pinion focuser. If it’s a larger thread (older scope) you will need to buy a special adapter or get one made specially. The power bank I’m using is an Enginstar 180W I bought from Amazon. They often have it on sale for around £160

@tj32131 2 жыл бұрын

@@RumourHasitYT Thank you for this info. I actually have exactly the focusing system you describe for the 127 just now. It's a manual controller and okay for visual, but was wondering about something electronic to use with NINA etc. I have a DSD AF3 and a Sesto Senso system for other scopes and wondered if I could adapt the 127 focuser to use with one of those. I'll take a look at the visual back and see what might be possible that route too :)

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

@@tj32131 I used to use a skywatcher motor kit attached to the SCT focuser. I have a small software app that drives it. You might be able to configure that driver to work with NINA. Check the about tab on my channel and send me an email. Then I’ll send you the driver to install

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

@@tj32131 here another type of motor that has a NINA driver. If you can mount this on your scope it could be an out the box solution kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKh9nt2Vyb3Pj5c.html

@westcountryastronomer Жыл бұрын

Wow. So who saId slow Maks couldn't be used for faint DSOs? Those images were excellent for just an hour and four hours of data respectively. I use the 533MC Pro on a f5.9 wide field refractor with the ASI Air and EAF and can't decide whether to go with the Mak 150 / 180 or the Edge HD so this video was useful. Thank you.

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful. I do have a follow up on this in the works. I just need some clear nights to get data now that the dark skies are back

@astronut3496 2 жыл бұрын

Let me ask the first question then. Why didn’t you fit the SCT focuser I’ve seen others do when they’ve modified this scope

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ll definitely answer this in my follow up video

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered a Mak180 today and am wondering which is better an additional crayford micro focuser or an electric focuser like you use. I use an ASIair plus to control my telescopes..Is the electronic focuser spot on in this configuration ?? I also have a ZWO533 camera..and a Zwo224 camera..

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

I have a friend who uses a Baader SCT focuser and Astro Physics .67 with good result. Not sure what focal length results as I’m sure fitting the focal reducer on the end of the SCT will add to the focal length. Personally I’m very happy with the ZWO EAF is works very well on my set up and I also use the ASIAIR plus and the 533. Be aware the 533 pixel size results in a slight oversampling.

@itschloepottah8675 6 ай бұрын

How did the focused work out for you? I have mine on order due in couple days and maybe interested in doing that to mine as well.

@RumourHasitYT 6 ай бұрын

Focus worked very well, even platesolve. I made a follow up video where I answer various questions. Glad you found it useful.

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

Do you think DSO imaging is even practical at F/10 ? Or is F/7 the upper limit ? Or is it only dependent on guiding efficiency ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

It’s perfectly possible at f10 with goof guiding. I’m getting good results from my Mak180!at 1975mm focal length which is around f10.5. My guiding is sub 0.6

@itschloepottah8675 5 ай бұрын

I have had my skymax 180 for a couple months now and not been able to take a single picture yet. I have an asi585mc for planets, I have the same auto focused you have, and a ASIair mini. I am pretty sure my trouble is backspacing. I have some spacers but have yet to find any that will thread up to back of scope. Need to know what adapter and spacers you use so I know they will fit, I can get correct spacing once I have some that will fit correct.

@RumourHasitYT 5 ай бұрын

Hi I think you must have the older Mak 180. Those scopes need an adapter to fit that allows you to screw on SCT threads. It’s a while since I looked but they were available as TS Optics in Germany. One you have that all you need is a Celestron T adapter and the Celestron f6.3 reducer. Screw the reducer to the adapter on the back of the Mak 180 then fit the T adapter, then fit the 585 with its 11mm adapter ring and you’ll be able to reach focus. Manually focus in daytime on a distant tree or phone mast at least a mile or two away. Wind the focuser fully clockwise then turn it slowly anti clockwise till you reach focus. Once you have focus fit the auto Focuser and set it to the mid point of travel. You should then see stars maybe out of focus they will be like doughnuts. You can then tweak focus until the stars are sharp. A word of advice though, the 585 is a fairly small sensor and with the narrow view on the Mak180 you will only see a very small patch of sky. Good luck

@astronut3496 2 жыл бұрын

If I’m allowed more than one question. Why did you decide to use the Celestron reduce in place of the Astro Physics

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Shorter back focus. But will answer in more detail in a follow up

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

I also ordered an Askar off axis guider holder for my Zwo120 mini, and hope it will fit the required focusing distance into my camera´´s.. I dont think my William Optics guidescope will do the job ????

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

I tried the ZWO OAG. But found it very hard to get stars in the guide scope due to the focal length. You’ll only see a very small patch of sky and maybe not enough stars in view. So I reverted to the ED50 in the video

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

Hi, do you think this 0.63 focal reducer would fit onto other sizes of maksutovs like the 127 and 150 ? Which would yield a 945 mm and a 1134 mm F/7.56 apertures ???? Would they suffer from vignetting with aps-c and full-frame sensors ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Hi Gunnar. As I understand it the newer Maks all have SCT threads on the back do fitting the 0.63 reducer is simple. If it’s an older one you would need an adapter. With regard to vignette yes on an APSC sensor you will definitely see issues. Even a 4/3 sensors shows it

@squatterman7116 2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t mention how you covered the holes left by the removal of the screws. Was it just the flocking material you used and does this prevent moisture getting inside the tube?

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I used a stick on metal label. I’ll give more detail in a follow up Q&A

@squatterman7116 2 жыл бұрын

@@RumourHasitYT thanks. I have the 150p and I still have my original 127. Are the mods suitable for both? Also can you tell me a little more about the power supply you use

@RumourHasitYT 2 жыл бұрын

@@squatterman7116 the 127 is a different design So this focuser won’t fit. I’ll give more details on a follow up video

@gunnarjensen5910 6 ай бұрын

I gave up on using a Crayford focuser (plus an EAF) with my Mak180 (flimsy and unstable and incorrect focus distance ?) and started using your setup. Is the correct focus distance 105 mm or 55mm + 50mm ???? I got crisp lunar images and video´´s for the first time with that setup..

@RumourHasitYT 6 ай бұрын

Yes 105mm seems the sweet spot. Make sure you have good collimation on an out of focus star and you can also plate solve

@stefanodini16 Жыл бұрын

Hi! how much tickness is the cork stripe? Anyway Good job!

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Hi Stefano. It depends on the size of the rings you want to adapt. I’m my case I bought a 5mm thick sheet and cut it into strips

@stefanodini16 Жыл бұрын

@@RumourHasitYT i've a pair of rings of 232mm originally of a newton tube, do you think i need a 16mm cork stripe thick?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

@@stefanodini16 the tube diameter of the Mak is 216mm so 8mm thick cork would take you up to 232mm. But as long as your with a few mm it will be ok.

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

Which of the two Mak150 F/12 or Mak180 F/15 would be better for general use, daytime, or DSO without a focal reducer ? Is the Mak180 with F/15 designed only for planets or very bright stars ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Both scopes are excellent on small targets like planets. They are quite complicated to on DSO’s as guiding needs to be very good in the region of 0.3 RMS. Regarding daytime use the 150 might be better suited as it’s lighter and easier to manoeuvre should you wish to use it for viewing wildlife etc. the field of view is very small though so it would be better for viewing static subjects rather than following moving subjects

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

Great.. Sutible for all camera sensor sizes ? I have a Zwo533MC, and a Zwo224 and a Zwo120 mini, camera, and Canon 5D II and a modified Canon 600D..I would like to get a Zwo1600 , Zwo294 or a Zwo2600 MM...

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

I use the 533MC on the Mak180 I also have the 2600MC but the sensor is too big for the Mak so I use it with my refractor

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

After the modification, did the Mak need an extensive collimation routine ? Ever needed to collimate the Mak ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

I checked it and it was ok after the mods. It wasn’t perfect but it was very close.

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

No mirror flop with this focusing setup ? And you don´´t need a crayford focuser ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

There’s always a chance of mirror flop on all reflectors, especially Maks and SCT. You can minimise it by focusing positive and always clearing the backlash. Also waiting for targets to be near the zenith helps. Again I’ll talk about this in the next video

@gunnarjensen5910 4 ай бұрын

Have you ever used an APS-C sensor (DSLR) with this setup ?????

@RumourHasitYT 4 ай бұрын

No I didn’t have one back then. I’ve got the 294MC now which I use on my edgeHD. I’m fairly sure it would work on the Mak180 but haven’t had a chance to try it

@carvrodrigo Жыл бұрын

Will be possible to make such photos with the original 2700 FL? Even if need more integration

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

To tell the truth I’ve not tried that but I will try it now and include it in the next video

@astrostreatham1554 9 ай бұрын

Yes you can make the photo with 2700mm

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

Do you think any SCT can beat the Mak180 for planetary imaging ? Even with bigger apertures like 9.25 or 11 inch ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the long delay. I only just noticed your question. The Mak180 is a beast for planets. The SCT’s will not be better on planets but they are more versatile.

@leeguilfoyle9481 Жыл бұрын

Avoid using lenspen type brushes as they pickup and deposit more debris than they remove. Also, whilst I appreciate it looks like you are using Baader fluid and a Baader cloth, the motions you are using on those optics is not exactly optimal. Using a clean cloth it is better to use single swiping motions from the inside out, like spokes on a wheel. Never use the same piece of cloth more than once and never move in a circular motion. Clearly this is your scope and you can do what you want however it is important for others watching that there is a more optimal method to clean that from corrector plate. I appreciate it probably looks clean but the biggest issue with optics is generally down to cleaning swirls and marks, it degrades coatings and eventually the optics overall.

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Lee. I agree on most scopes the optics can be fragile and care should be taken. The Mak for reasons given is quite robust particularly the front glass. Thought I didn’t touch the secondary mirrored part and would advise against that. The main mirror being shott glass and having a very robust coating is difficult to damage with the materials I used. Though I wouldn’t recommend this approach for any other optics. In this case I did include a clip from skywatcher themselves who claim the coatings and glass used on the Mak is very hardy. In this case I was prepared to take that at their word

@leeguilfoyle9481 Жыл бұрын

@@RumourHasitYT I get the comment from the Skywatcher rep and the use of schott glass however, regardless of the robustness of it, this isn't a free pass to treat it like a side mirror on a HGV. You are still meant to clean it like any other optical surface using the same careful techniques.

@josephs4212 Жыл бұрын

Im an amateur but I have this telescope, whats the difference in the image between this and stock beside the flocking ?? It has an automatic focuser and camera. Does the flocking alone improve the image for deeps space or am I missing something else?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph. The flocking improves contrast in images, and reduces the chance of reflections from bright sources. I hope that answers your question

@josephs4212 Жыл бұрын

@@RumourHasitYT thank you for responding. Should I do these modifications to my existing scope or buy a 190mm mak newtonian?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

@@josephs4212 difficult to say, it depends on what targets you are mainly interested in. The 190MN 2ill give you a larger field of view. Which will allow you to image a larger range of targets. But as you already own the Mak you would gain the benifits I’ve shown in the video for a few hours work

@josephs4212 Жыл бұрын

@@RumourHasitYT Thank you for your thoughts and response

@Avocettech Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video, and the follow up one with Qs & As. I understand the concept of using the Celestron 0.63x Focal Reducer with it in order to widen the FOV but I noted that Jenham's Astro recently did a video looking at the performance of the Celeston 0.63x when used with the SkyMax 127 Maksutov Cassegrain and the Celestron C5 SCT, where he concluded (in my words) that for him the aberrations introduced were unacceptable kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qpqJptunvtO1qZ8.html. My particular interest in your video was with regards to fitting the ZWO EAF to my SkyMax 150 Pro, and I have ordered the C8/C9.25 adapter bracket kit. I am just a bit bothered with how well autofocusing will work in practice. Your image of M101 looks well focussed, but your image of M51 looks slightly out of focus. Have you more examples of the actual performance of your SkyMax 180 set up since you made this video? Thanks.

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay I was away for a few days holiday. Regarding Jenhams video I’ve never seen those loop aberrations but then I did flock my scope and confirmed collimation before taking these images. I notice Jenham mentions neither. He also used a larger sensor than me. I used a 1” sensor and he was using an APSC. Having said that I did say in my Q&A that it’s a compromise and that the flaws in the resulting image would need processing out. By the way BlurXterminator works really well on images for the Mak with reducer and cleans them up Regarding the EAF. I found that focussing was very good and repeatable generally but sometimes it could go wrong perhaps due to mirror slop which as I mentioned can still be a problem but can be minimised by picking targets near the zenith and avoiding targets low on the horizon.

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

So you reccommend this telescope ? 3 times cheaper than an 9.25 Edge. 4 times cheaper than an EDGE11...

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

If I was buying a new scope specifically for Galaxies and my budget allowed I would probably buy an Edge HD8”. However for anyone who already owns this scope it’s possible to get acceptable images of galaxies with some effort. Also if you are on a tight budget this scope can work for planets as intended and with some work it will produce acceptable images of galaxies and smaller DSO’s with a few compromises already mentioned

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

I have a 448mm/f5.5 and an 800mm/f4, and a 1200mm dob,/F4.8, I am aiming for something in excess of 1600mm/f8....for Deep Sky...in the future.. Until then, practice, practice, practice imaging with various censors..

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

If DS0’s are your main interest then keep saving for an edge HD 👍🏻

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

And it works with the F/6.3 focal reducer ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve taken a few photo with it including the two at the end of video. There is a problem with flat field which can affect star shape. I’m currently testing the Astro Physics .67 and will be updating the video with results

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

Are you using a 0.7 focal reducer ? Secret ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

No I have the older Celestron f6.3. I’m currently testing the Astro Physics ccdt67 but struggling to get any better results

@gunnarjensen5910 Жыл бұрын

And the 0.63 works fine with a Zwo533 ?

@RumourHasitYT Жыл бұрын

@@gunnarjensen5910 you can see the results from the Mak with the 6.3 refucer here facebook.com/groups/643446060037101/permalink/826012981780407/

@astrostreatham1554 9 ай бұрын

Great video I just ordered this reducer from astro -physics can you tell me please your back focus is 105mm.Thanks

@Astronurd 11 ай бұрын

They are only good for small bright deep sky targets. You can't turn it into an astrograph and that's just a fact. I have just purchased a 180 myself for the planets and lunar and love the scope but an astrograph it will never be.

@RumourHasitYT 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like it. Yes they are great for planets but I’m quite happy with some of the small DSO’s I’ve managed to capture

@gunnarjensen5910 4 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrxpoKyGntO8m4k.html

@gunnarjensen5910 4 ай бұрын

My results... Clear skies..

@RumourHasitYT 4 ай бұрын

You’re getting some good results there. Well done 👍🏻

@gunnarjensen5910 4 ай бұрын

Got rid of my creyford-electronic focuser and started using the simpler 105mm backfocus tube. Focused by hand, got lucky and the focus held two nights without problems...A 60/240 mm guidescope worked flawlessly once focused and I remebered to turn the dew-heaters ON...

@gunnarjensen5910 4 ай бұрын

Makes a big difference if the telescope is pointing close to, or well above the horizon. And my biggest difficulty imaging is when the Aurora Borealis block the sky, which is very common here in Iceland...

@RumourHasitYT 4 ай бұрын

@gunnarjensen5910 perhaps worth trying a bahtinov mask. If your focusing manually. I still prefer the ZWO EAF on mine. But I’m currently back to using it on planets