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@redstonecommander5190 Ай бұрын
So I recommend to make this SLT next star telescope even better is to add the lens kit to go with it and the SkyPortal Wi-Fi module
@redstonecommander5190 Ай бұрын
You might also need a portable power tank to get the best out of your telescope
@CaptainEO27 Ай бұрын
Great video Bud! Still relevant after 5 years, I'll attempt this in the near future. Ta
@decentfragger4781 2 ай бұрын
Great Mod! I can’t seem to find the standoffs on the website, do you know where else I could get the part?
@alessandrafgo13 2 ай бұрын
Tks
@AstroPatio 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching my video and clear skies.
@maggieaveyard4323 2 ай бұрын
I've seen different videos saying it is great for viewing planets, galaxies and nebulas - Is it not? I'd rather not purchase it if I can only view and photograph stars.
@AstroPatio 2 ай бұрын
It does a good job for viewing Planets, of course its no SCT at 2300mm but it still takes good video of nice bright objects like planets that you can stack and get very nice results. I thinks its a good starter and you can see larger fuzzies like Andromeda galaxy. One drawback to taking picture of deep space objects you have to use short exposure times, the tracking is not that accurate.
@keithduda8387 2 ай бұрын
I was all set to buy a continuum filter, but then your video changed my mind. I really didn't see much, if any, difference between filter and no filter in the images. Maybe I'll just pass on the continuum filter for now. I do have a solar wedge coming, so I'll just use that. Thanks for the comparison!!!
@AstroPatio 2 ай бұрын
yea I did not see much difference either, but it could be my processing. I be leave for the price it might be a good idea for now to pass it up.
@karisbarfield8948 2 ай бұрын
The sun is out at night in Alaska. Great video.
@UniquelyCritical 3 ай бұрын
Wholesome video. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
@TheASM196 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Brilliant mod!
@AmatureAstronomer 3 ай бұрын
Nice., Just subscribed. Ya know, if you have a long x2 Barlow, you can unscrew the hollow tube and use what is left, giving you a x1.5 Barlow. That worked with my Orion Observer 134mm Newtonian. Ultimately, I bought an Orion Space Probe 130mm Newtonian, which has two spacers on the focuser and you can remove one to attain focus if you need to.
@Kenneth-ph7kx 3 ай бұрын
This is the best mod l`ve seen so far, well done and thank you for sharing.
@AstroPatio 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feed back. Clear skies and keep looking up and enjoying the view from our blue marble.
@fernandorivera2395 4 ай бұрын
Are you replacing the stock 2 inch focuser with a Feather Touch??
@AstroPatio 4 ай бұрын
I plan on it just can't right now.
@PetCactusA_HarmlessLittlePrick 4 ай бұрын
Jolly good show, on to the next video.
@kennichols3992 4 ай бұрын
Helpful. Thank you!
@gmanm1 4 ай бұрын
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I followed your directions but can only focus so far. Don't think I could focus on the moon. Do you know if colmination can effect that. I am a little off. Thanks for a very helpful video
@AstroPatio 4 ай бұрын
What camera are you using? What was the length of the spacers? Out of culmination might make it look a little out of focus. Is the focuser racked all the way inward? If so have you tried to see if using a barlow allows you to find focus, If so then you did not move the morrow far enough forward.
@adventureunderground2234 5 ай бұрын
I just bought a NexImage 10. I'm trying to learn this iCap software. Thanks for the help. I do have a question. Is there any way to live stream from iCap to FB or YT?
@AstroPatio 4 ай бұрын
Sorry if there is I don't know myself.
@kostas3974 5 ай бұрын
Ty
@TelescopePhotography 5 ай бұрын
Thank you, I have a 130slt and recently bought a heq5 mount and was wondering what size tube rings to buy. You answered my question
@friskycrewgerrusty 6 ай бұрын
awesome video, my video and pictures that I took of Jupiter and Saturn weren't as good as yours. I was using a Meade 125, and I lost all that in a house fire, and it took till today, 2024 to buy a Celestron 8se and a bunch of cameras, including the Neximage 10, wish me luck
@AstroPatio 6 ай бұрын
Clear sky's and good seeing take lots of video and stack.
@miertjestoer9525 6 ай бұрын
Hi, can you see spiclus or spiclues ( a red band of very small "proms" at the limp) with your 60 MT? ( some people's can clearly see them with their 60 mm Lunt scope and others not or not that good..at the right seeing of course .maybe there is variation between the blocking filters..that's what I always think/ believe..due to te different reviews.. but maybe I'm too picky..). Thanks. Miertje.
@allistermcilwrick4302 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Happy New Year from Edinburgh, Scotland.
@stamelhombre 7 ай бұрын
Hello there friend thanks for the amazing information.. how can I find that auto focuser? It's not available even in the Orion store anymore
@lachezarkrastev7123 7 ай бұрын
Yeah unfortunately all you need is the foil filter - all other filters are useless ... with an exception of QUARK H-alpha 🤕
@iikspert 10 ай бұрын
Good evening. Do you know if it is possible to connect the nextar 130 to the phone in the stellarium?
@AstroPatio 9 ай бұрын
I think the SkyPortal WiFi adapter from Celestron works with the SLT mount, that will allow you to use your phone and Stellariam
@matthew2182 10 ай бұрын
3:40 I don't it's too much to worry about getting dim views from the sun. Ha ha. 👍👍
@leon627 10 ай бұрын
I also want to buy this telescope, but I'm wondering whether I need to buy a power tank or batteries. Can someone answer this question for me? Thanks in advance. :)
@AstroPatio 10 ай бұрын
The mount head its self takes 8 AA batteries that will last at least 6 hours. The only power connector is the round I think the size is 5mm plug. You will need that adapter to plug into a power tank if it does not come with one. You can also use a car 12v cigerate lighter abapter and use your car battery.
@leon627 10 ай бұрын
@@AstroPatiookay, thank you so much :)
@BautistaVids 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your video. I'm new to astronomy and just picked up a Celestron 130 SLT and am enjoying it.
@AstroPatio 10 ай бұрын
Great welcome to the darkness but brightness of space. I still use and enjoy my SLT130. Clear skys and remember to look up and enjoy the view from our Blue Marble.
@Marmots4reFun 10 ай бұрын
Thank you; nicely done.
@TheNarrowbandChannel 10 ай бұрын
Nice explanation. The written explanations for these filters are vary vague and your idea makes it quite clear how to use it.
@AstroPatio 10 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! I was not sure if the video covered enough to help get the usefulness for this filter and what it was for across.
@RobStone84 10 ай бұрын
Can you use it as a live cam to watch the laptop as you move scope around?
@AstroPatio 10 ай бұрын
No, there's not a lenses on the camera.
@RobStone84 10 ай бұрын
@@AstroPatio do you recommend a camera that can be used for live viewing for a telescope?
@AstroPatio 10 ай бұрын
Sorry I misunderstood your question. Yes you can use this camera in the telescope for live view video the brighter objects like the Planets via a laptop.
@RobStone84 10 ай бұрын
@@AstroPatio awesome Thanks! Going with an iPhone adapter first to see if my son enjoys it, then upgrading.
@MarkTFinch 11 ай бұрын
I have not been able to get this camera to work on anything but the moon.
@AstroPatio 11 ай бұрын
I'm sure it just an exposure issue if you can use it on the moon, it is a lot bigger and brighter than the planets with less dark space on the sensor.
@roymixon 11 ай бұрын
Hello Chris, I need some help with a new mount/scope I bought and received today - EQ mount and 80mm refractor scope, Explore Scientific.
@AstroPatio 11 ай бұрын
Sure I can help you figure it out. you do know you can get my email from the clubs site or even send me a email thru the clubs server.
@roymixon 11 ай бұрын
Chris - can you print one of those for me, how much will it cost me?
@AstroPatio 11 ай бұрын
I need to get my printer back up. Is it for a Lunt 60MT that's the only seizing I have.
@MarkusLenhard 7 ай бұрын
I would really like to know the diameter of the ring. I am getting my lunt in a few days und would like to get some tinker stuff together
@roymixon 7 ай бұрын
@@MarkusLenhard hello, which ring ? on the OTA OR THE GUIDE SCOPE?
@TwisT02 11 ай бұрын
I put batteries it and it and it isn’t turning on, when you switch it on it suppose to turn red, but it isn’t…
@AstroPatio 11 ай бұрын
Yes the light turns red. Try cleaning the spring and solid terminal on each of the battery packs along with the push terminals on the outside of the battery holders. It could be a wiring issue have you tried the 12v plug in the mount yet to see if that makes it work.
@TwisT02 11 ай бұрын
@@AstroPatio 12v plug? Did they give me something for that?
@AstroPatio 11 ай бұрын
@@TwisT02 yea there should be a car cigarette lighter cable with a round end that plugs into the base.
@TwisT02 11 ай бұрын
@@AstroPatio I don’t have that
@atlas.- Жыл бұрын
Tyty
@rsilveira79 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks! I’m a newbie so I was hesitating between buying an 130SLT or start directly with OTA and mounts. Looks like 130SLT can be quick modified so it may be a good option then!
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
Yes I think it's a great option for a newbie it does have its drawbacks on aligning but its defiantly easy to modify, it's also a great scope to help learn the sky once it is aligned.
@zpcao2396 Жыл бұрын
!!!QUESTION!!! I happen to have a 3x barlow. Will that work without the modified telescope to achieve prime focus? Because it is 3x
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
Im not sure i know a 2x works you might need an extension outward to achive focus.
@Mary196940 Жыл бұрын
Hi I am leaving my comment as I hope you get it sooner, I really need help. my husband bought me a Celestron NexStar 8se about 4 or 5 years ago unfortunately just after he bought it I was diagnosed with some medical problems so I have not been able to used it yet, what I need is to be able to put my telescope in my driveway and be able to use it in my house I am about to buy a Celestron NexImage 10MP - Solar System Imager, a SKYPORTAL WIFI MODULE. I need to know what other cords I will need to be able to connect it to my computer in my house is all I need is a usb 3 0 extension cable? and what extention is best if you know one, or do I need more I do not know as I am new as I said this will be my first time using it so if you could help me to know what i will need that would be appriciated my computer is a windows 10. Thank You
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
In the bottom of the hand controller does it have a USB or a big phone connection looking jack on it.
@Mary196940 Жыл бұрын
@@AstroPatio big phone connection looking jack
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
for using the skyportal you should get a WIFI range extender to slew the mount around. You can either get a long Powered USB3 cable a.co/d/6RjBnZZ (this is the one I use) or use a powered USB3 hub to get the camera to connect to the computer. Now if for some reason the skyportal does not work you will need the RS232 cable www.amazon.com/Celestron-Nexstar-232-Interface-Cable/dp/B0000665UZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2VDJOH4BDS9K2&keywords=rs232+cable+for+celestron+telescope&qid=1690693614&s=electronics&sprefix=rs232+cable+for+celestron+telescope%2Celectronics%2C101&sr=1-5 (you might need to copy and past this link to get it to work.) and a 9pin to USB adapter cable www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Converter-Prolific-Chipset-CB-DB9P/dp/B00IDSM6BW/ref=psdc_306629011_t1_B0000665UZ .
@Mary196940 Жыл бұрын
@@AstroPatio Ty so very much I will find the footage I need and bye from there, the Celestron Nexstar RS 232 PC Interface Cable will not fit on my computer as I am using an Alienware 17M and it does not have that connection so i will need to find a solution for that. Ty so much I am learning so much from your video's i am so glade I found you on youtube
@Mary196940 Жыл бұрын
@@AstroPatio I think that the Skyportal WIFI Module is what i use instead of the Nexstar RS 232 PC Interface Cable??? as the Skyportal WIFI Module lets me Align and control your telescope wirelessly
@GarnettLeary Жыл бұрын
Do you prefer the wedge over a front solar filter? I’m on the fence.
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
I kind of perfer the filter over the wedge. Dont have one for that scope yet.
@XwarpfactorX Жыл бұрын
Welcome back!
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤪
@TheRealSkippyTheMagnificent Жыл бұрын
Only thing bigger than the mustache is the solar wind
@squirrelbubble Жыл бұрын
This unexpectedly made my day ❤
@rjayt88 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video with the instructions. Does the visual view look similar to the way it appeared when you showed it in color in the video?
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
Pretty much, it is darker in the video compared to visual. its is brighter and a little washed out for visual but you do see texture and prominence's.
@cgdonut27 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial very very awesome I love it I got a 20 mm standoff and 30 mm studs the only thing is that I might need to get is finishing washers one size down I put some on that are a tad bit too big but they work and I'm very happy thank you for the content brotendo. 😁
@cgdonut27 Жыл бұрын
If any is wondering the standoff are 20 mm in length and the studs are 30 millimeters in length.
@ignatprokhoropchyuck4652 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are very good!!
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Remember to look up and enjoy the view from the Blue Marble.
@supercharged3975 Жыл бұрын
I've got this telescope but when I look at things it looks no closer than using my eyes it don't seem to make any difference zooming . ? Maybe broken ?
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
You got to remember your looking at things very far away and it is a only a 500mm focal length, the stars are always pinpoints you don't notice the difference until you look at things like planets like Saturn and see the space between the rings and the planet or Jupiter and see the bands on the surface and the Galilean moons, you cant see things like that with your eyes only. With the telescope your only looking at a small portion of the sky. depending on the and different eyepieces its bringing closer a bigger or smaller percent of the sky to one eye so it is actually closer. Remember to look up and enjoy the view from our Blue Marble with or with out a telescope.
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
Try and find some double stars and see if you can see if it splits the stars some I know you can split but some can't. Also look for some star clusters open or globular those make good targets for the scope.
@supercharged3975 Жыл бұрын
@@AstroPatio thanks for the replies I've ordered some better lens . Barlow etc etc . Maybe a better out come than standard
@ignatprokhoropchyuck4652 Жыл бұрын
How d'ya replace a pressure tuning O-ring?
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
Im not sure might want to ask Lunt support to make sure. But it looks like you uncrew the pressure knod and unscrew the small cap on the other end and unscrew the allen wrench screw to get the center core out to be able to take the o-ring out of the reses grove and replace it. Then work in the other direction to put it back together. But i would check with Lunt first i could be wrong i have not needed to do it yet.
@Boxxkarr Жыл бұрын
When skies were clear, I saw things in my scope, like I've never seen them! So beautiful under dark skies at the Prude Ranch!! Chris, did you and Terry get some gr8 pics? I loved your SCT telescope! Is it the 9.25 inch model?
@AstroPatio Жыл бұрын
Only the 2 images M101 that one you saw. It was 2 days before the supernova in it apperied. The other is the Sombreo im having trouble stacking it correctly so far.
@Boxxkarr Жыл бұрын
The H Alpha image looks amazing Chris!!