The Astronomy hobby thread

[masraum]

I think the main problem that you'd have with mounting binos on that is that you'd probably not want to look at anything higher than 45-60º (and even 60º would probably require some serious contortions) off the horizon. I think that's why parallelogram mounts are so popular for binos. Many/most scopes have the viewing eye piece at 90º to the scope, so it's not a big deal for scopes.

That's part of the reason that when I was planning to get huge binoculars, I was going to get a set with 45º prisms.

[Eric Hahl]

This is your friend...https://www.amazon.com/Orion-5376-Paragon-Plus-Binocular-without/dp/B0000XMYQA/ref=asc_df_B0000XMYQA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309770125437&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15475775376661101544&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032963&hvtargid=pla-570685065303&th=1

[Eric Hahl]

Some good info here...https://binocularsky.com/binoc_mount.php

[Eric Hahl]

Also, IMHO, I wouldn't use an equatorial mount for anything but photography. I find them a pain for general viewing. Much more pleasant to use an alt-az mount as it keeps the eyepiece in an easy to use position.

[bugstrider]

Thanks Guys! This is the info I need to hear. There is so much I need to still learn…

I only know enough to be really dangerous.

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[Rusty Heap]

Shot this Cygnus loop nebula the other night on a buddies tracking rig. 10 minute exposures stacked up over night.

[Eric Hahl]

Excellent! I shot some close up of the Veil a few weeks ago. Still have to shoot flats before processing.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Rusty Heap

Shot this nebula the other night on a buddies tracking rig. 10 minute exposures stacked up over night.

spectacular!

[bugstrider]

Originally Posted by Rusty Heap

Shot this Cygnus loop nebula the other night on a buddies tracking rig. 10 minute exposures stacked up over night.

My gawd that is absolutely amazing! I bet that would look spectacular mounted on a metal plate.


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[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by bugstrider

My gawd that is absolutely amazing! I bet that would look spectacular mounted on a metal plate.


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I have one of his and yes they do look good!

[Eric Hahl]

Here are some images from the last couple of weeks. Had some time this weekend to do some processing.

10 hours worth of 3 minute exposures on part of the Veil nebula.


14.7 hours of 3 minute exposures on the Lobster Claw.


3.16 hours of the Dumbell nebula.


Lots of hours, not sure how many, of the Western Veil.


And the Moon, no hours, no seconds, just fractions thereof.

[Amail]

Eric, those are stunning! Do you print and frame any of these?

[Eric Hahl]

Originally Posted by Amail

Eric, those are stunning! Do you print and frame any of these?

Thank you. Every once in a while I make a print for myself or others if requested.

[bugstrider]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

Thank you. Every once in a while I make a print for myself or others if requested.

How can one respectfully request a print so it can be mounted on metal? Full credit to the professional who took it.


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[masraum]

As usual, amazing stuff!

[Fast Freddy 944]

I got lucky a year or so back. Saturn was in view, and I had a cool older Jason Telescope to check it out. The real cool thing was Saturn's ring was tilted at an angle, just like the planet was saying "I got this man, been here for a long time" It was cool as hell. It might have been near Jupiter, can't remember. Very spacy!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Fast Freddy 944

I got lucky a year or so back. Saturn was in view, and I had a cool older Jason Telescope to check it out. The real cool thing was Saturn's ring was tilted at an angle, just like the planet was saying "I got this man, been here for a long time" It was cool as hell. It might have been near Jupiter, can't remember. Very spacy!

Jupiter and it's moons and storms, and especially Saturn and it's rings and moons are always always pretty breathtaking to most folks. I've heard stories when there are astronomy outreach gatherings where folks have thought that the views of Saturn and its rings were being faked and looked in the end of the tube expecting to see a photo.

You got lucky. Saturn's tilt changes in our perspective with a full cycle taking, I think, 30 years. I think we are currently at maximum tilt. If we are at max tilt (27º), then in 15 years, the rings will be edge on.

One of the benefits of having the rings at or closer to their max angle is that you can see the "cassini division" which is the biggest gap in the rings.

[Eric Hahl]

Originally Posted by bugstrider

How can one respectfully request a print so it can be mounted on metal? Full credit to the professional who took it.


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I can have one printed on metal for you. Specifically aluminum. Something like this...

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

I can have one printed on metal for you. Specifically aluminum. Something like this...

I think I have number 1 of that print.

[Eric Hahl]

I've got #1 of 2 and you've got #2 of 2. Or vice versa.