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by skyhawk
Sat May 18, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Tracking the sun MY way :)
Replies: 2
Views: 2742

Tracking the sun MY way :)

I don't have an EQ mount, and at the moment I have no use for one BUT it is a pain using the knobs etc to follow the Sun whilst trying to image with white light on the SCt and Quark on the Refractor feeling for them so............................. NO not to track, just to push button follow instead ...
by skyhawk
Wed May 15, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: latest magazines
Replies: 2
Views: 862

latest magazines

by skyhawk
Tue May 14, 2019 5:01 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: DAYSTAR QUARK Chromosphere "eyepiece" filter
Replies: 10
Views: 2317

Re: DAYSTAR QUARK CHROMOSPHERE “EYEPIECE” FILTER

You don't need a front mounted ERF on a refractor under 150mm
by skyhawk
Sun May 12, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Focusser adjustment for Ha advice
Replies: 2
Views: 762

Re: Focusser adjustment for Ha advice

Thank you
by skyhawk
Sun May 12, 2019 6:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Advice on what this is please ?
Replies: 3
Views: 907

Re: Advice on what this is please ?

marktownley wrote: Sun May 12, 2019 5:38 pm Looks like a magnimax to me. Focal reducer goes between Quark and camera.
Is THAT what a FR is, MANY thanks, can it be used between quark and eyepiece or just for cameras

The reason I ask is because for some reason I can't get focus, the focusser won't come "out" far enough
by skyhawk
Sun May 12, 2019 4:19 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Advice on what this is please ?
Replies: 3
Views: 907

Advice on what this is please ?

1.25"
Looks like the end of a barlow but longer than another I have
I did buy a "magnimax" years ago ??

Nothing written on it.

Also where in the chain do you place a focal reducer when you have scope, diagonal, quark, eyepiece

Thank you
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by skyhawk
Sun May 12, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Focusser adjustment for Ha advice
Replies: 2
Views: 762

Focusser adjustment for Ha advice

Any ideas appreciated.

The 72mm scope is good but with all the weight the focusser slips, any ideas appreciated

thank you

Oh any advice on an alternative focusser also
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by skyhawk
Sun May 12, 2019 11:51 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount
Replies: 43
Views: 23499

Re: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount

Has anyone tried the new Skywatcher Solarquest mount, which claims to find and track the sun automatically? If it works as advertised its inbuilt solar auto-guiding/tracking could make it a useful mount for lightweight solar setups (stated load capacity of 4kgs). Link here to APM telescope's webpag...
by skyhawk
Sun May 12, 2019 11:50 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount
Replies: 43
Views: 23499

Re: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount

Added remote focus so that everything can be done from indoors now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7VXcG6hmFA
by skyhawk
Sun May 12, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount
Replies: 43
Views: 23499

Re: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount

Has been discussed here a lot
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKvRG28dwnc





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by skyhawk
Sun May 12, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Are all IR cut filters the same
Replies: 1
Views: 633

Are all IR cut filters the same

NOT front mounted ERFs. I have a revalation IR blocking filter, not expensive but also not an unknown ebay brand. Are they though all about the same. Using the filter before the Quark, is there really any benefit in a £50 one over a £15 one. Many thanks https://www.telescopehouse.com/revelation-ir-b...
by skyhawk
Sat May 11, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: I am modding a scope mount to more easily follow NOT track........ follow the Sun when viewing, but I have hit a snag.
Replies: 1
Views: 2413

I am modding a scope mount to more easily follow NOT track........ follow the Sun when viewing, but I have hit a snag.

I am modding a scope mount to more easily follow NOT track........ follow the Sun when viewing, but I have hit a snag. I need to find two metal boxes/cases that I can place the motors in with the end sticking out for the gear, and the electric cable going in the other end AND bolt it to the mount. T...
by skyhawk
Sat May 11, 2019 2:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: IR CUT filters ??
Replies: 2
Views: 733

Re: IR CUT filters ??

Why
by skyhawk
Sat May 11, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: IR CUT filters ??
Replies: 2
Views: 733

IR CUT filters ??

Is there a REAL difference rather than just finish between this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-UV-IR-CUT- ... 2aaba921d4

And other IR cut filters for Ha use with a Daystar Quark please, thankss
by skyhawk
Sun May 05, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Skywatcher AZ Motor Mod
Replies: 1
Views: 2270

Skywatcher AZ Motor Mod

As I am no way an engineer or electrical person I hope you may help. The AZ Skywatcher mount in the image has knobs that come off, I am considering placing something similar to this on each one Image 2 But the skywatcher is not powerful enough, I don't want to pay hundreds, any ideas, many thanks P1...
by skyhawk
Sat May 04, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: What will be the visual difference between my 72mm Ed and my 120mm triplet with Quark Chromo please
Replies: 7
Views: 1462

Re: What will be the visual difference between my 72mm Ed and my 120mm triplet with Quark Chromo please

I have your same 72ED and I am very happy, it is a wonderful solar scope. It allows fine views of the solar disc and prominences with my Quark Chromosphere, with a focal reducer and a 40 mm eyepiece is it possible to see all the solar disc. About the difference with a 120mm scope I totally agree wi...
by skyhawk
Sat May 04, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sub Aperture ERF Options For Quarks
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Sub Aperture ERF Options For Quarks

I know there are cheap and expensive filters available, just as a Rolls Royce is better than a Ford Focus, but............ they are still cars, legal and get you from a-b Filters. There are these https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/183268614612?chn=ps and these https://www.widescreen-centre.co.uk/idas-h-alpha-...
by skyhawk
Sat May 04, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar visual dilemma.
Replies: 6
Views: 1463

Re: Solar visual dilemma.

Having to buy that blocking filter for the 150 will be expensive
by skyhawk
Sat May 04, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: May the 4th Solar Activity
Replies: 5
Views: 1012

Re: May the 4th Solar Activity

I am also seeing the prominences there too :)
by skyhawk
Sat May 04, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Good focal reducers for Quark?
Replies: 18
Views: 8292

Re: Good focal reducers for Quark?

Many thanks

Looks good but a high cost
by skyhawk
Fri May 03, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: What will be the visual difference between my 72mm Ed and my 120mm triplet with Quark Chromo please
Replies: 7
Views: 1462

Re: What will be the visual difference between my 72mm Ed and my 120mm triplet with Quark Chromo please

I have just left UK Solar Imaging because they kept insisting and arguing about the need for ERFs, I did not ask about ERFs, so P L E A S E don't comment on these. I am Autistic, I have aspergers, I am not stupid but it really annoys me when people go so far off topic and insist I am a fool, sorry, ...
by skyhawk
Fri May 03, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: What will be the visual difference between my 72mm Ed and my 120mm triplet with Quark Chromo please
Replies: 7
Views: 1462

What will be the visual difference between my 72mm Ed and my 120mm triplet with Quark Chromo please

Can I please ask a really stupid question

What will be the visual difference between my 72mm Ed and my 120mm triplet with Quark Chromo please.

At the moment I use the setup in the image, but will be getting the AZEQ6 for my 120.

Thank you
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by skyhawk
Fri May 03, 2019 12:38 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: ZWO ASI iPad Compatibility Coronado PST
Replies: 4
Views: 3269

Re: ZWO ASI iPad Compatibility Coronado PST

Android tablet............... Apple are not always better at everything :)
by skyhawk
Fri May 03, 2019 12:36 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Good focal reducers for Quark?
Replies: 18
Views: 8292

Re: Good focal reducers for Quark?

grimble_cornet wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:22 pm This might be of interest: http://solarchat.natca.net/viewtopic.ph ... al+reducer


Link does not work please check it when posted thanks
by skyhawk
Thu May 02, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Carl Sagan Speech
Replies: 0
Views: 7645

Carl Sagan Speech

I know this is very old, and as such has all but been forgotten, but, just perhaps, occasionally, we all should re visit this speech by the great Carl Sagen

https://www.facebook.com/NewScienceConc ... 062194056/
by skyhawk
Thu May 02, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar visual dilemma.
Replies: 6
Views: 1463

Re: Solar visual dilemma.

Daystar state that you DO NOT need a front of scope ERF UP TO 150mm therefore you would need one on the 152.

You have to get the specific daystar for the Mak NOT the Quark used on Refractors, https://optcorp.com/products/daystar-co ... here-model
by skyhawk
Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:18 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Thank you 17 donors.
Replies: 1
Views: 756

Re: Thank you 17 donors.

I think the problem is people have personal finances to consider first. I as a single father of three disabled sons would like to help more, like many I have charities I support, in the UK, MIND, RNLI, the Big Issue (homeless), this year I expect to donate about £100, a lot on a pension, and whilst ...
by skyhawk
Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Some FREE Astronomy magazines.
Replies: 2
Views: 597

Some FREE Astronomy magazines.

Some FREE magazines.

"https://mepdf.com/?s=astronomy"

Copy and paste into search bar
by skyhawk
Sun Apr 28, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
Replies: 10
Views: 1610

Re: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter

Montana wrote: Sat Apr 27, 2019 3:10 pm Skyhawk, no, because the eye cannot register these wavelengths. Eye health? no idea?

Alexandra


thank you
by skyhawk
Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Hydrogen Alpha Upgrade
Replies: 19
Views: 2869

Re: Hydrogen Alpha Upgrade

I am not as experienced as these people but I am very happy with my Daystar having moved from the PST
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by skyhawk
Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
Replies: 10
Views: 1610

Re: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter

Do they make any difference for visual, thanks
by skyhawk
Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:30 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Lunt 50mm question
Replies: 18
Views: 2003

Re: Lunt 50mm question

You are using a 2" diagonal that is why
by skyhawk
Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:05 am
Forum: Solar Software
Topic: Eyepiece Magnification / Telescope Focal Length Calculator Spreadsheet
Replies: 2
Views: 3784

Eyepiece Magnification / Telescope Focal Length Calculator Spreadsheet

I did this for my observing I find it rather useful, its on spreadsheet so if anyone wants a copy let me know
by skyhawk
Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: can someone let me know if I am imagining it or are there two proms here Thanks
Replies: 3
Views: 680

can someone let me know if I am imagining it or are there two proms here Thanks

can someone let me know if I am imagining it or are there two proms here

Thanks
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by skyhawk
Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:22 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: New sunspot ??
Replies: 2
Views: 588

New sunspot ??

First time really using my daystar

is it me or between 8 and 9oc on the Sun (where else!!)

Is that a sunspot just appearing
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by skyhawk
Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Esprit 120 Focuser Mod
Replies: 2
Views: 2621

Esprit 120 Focuser Mod

To image Ha indoors Not being able to find a focuser I wanted for my Esprit 120, that came off instantly and went on instantly I decided to make one. I did not want one that was permanently engaged with the scope. Also I refuse to spend £200+ I bought another Skywatcher electronic focuser, a piece o...
by skyhawk
Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Magazines for the bank holiday weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 680

Magazines for the bank holiday weekend

A few magazines for those not going away this weekend YES a few astro ones in there https://psv4.userapi.com/c848324/u510634745/docs/d15/1935cb18deb1/Woman_amp_Home_South_Africa_-_May_2019.pdf?extra=jJQsmIOUPiv6TaSi-3jUxVCYmF8Q09VEBewPv7gwdYFNHaDVNaSa2Z77YR9qwQeONwgLMmz9ZdFsUjFEV-dXO0IS1VLyMB89oItx7...
by skyhawk
Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: I often see dangerous sun filters on sale on Ebay with 1960/70s scopes, you know the eyepiece type.
Replies: 2
Views: 671

I often see dangerous sun filters on sale on Ebay with 1960/70s scopes, you know the eyepiece type.

I often see dangerous sun filters on sale on Ebay with 1960/70s scopes, you know the eyepiece type. I always write to them asking if they can please destroy the filter before selling the scope and send them this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjshhNbSlCs Here is a reply I received today, I ha...
by skyhawk
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: SolarQuest review
Replies: 63
Views: 45523

Re: SolarQuest review

I fitter remote focus to my ED72 on the GREAT Skywatcher Solar tracking mount

https://youtu.be/o7VXcG6hmFA

AND what about the 12v adapter that comes with it, perfect
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by skyhawk
Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:06 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Double stacking !!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 698

Double stacking !!!!

REALLY dumb sorry question

Regarding Daystar Quark

Can additional filters ? see I am new, be added to this setup as they can Coronados,


Thanks
by skyhawk
Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: When I win the lottery
Replies: 20
Views: 3767

Re: When I win the lottery

I don't see why it would be 6 figures, my guess £25k - £35k
by skyhawk
Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: For sale celestron remote focusser
Replies: 0
Views: 9973

For sale celestron remote focusser

For sale

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264274397867
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by skyhawk
Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
Replies: 4
Views: 832

Re: GET READY FOR THE SUN UK

21st century, billions on weather forecasting and they can't even get that right......... clouds

Thinking of branching out into radio astronomy except it all looks so very.............er.............BORING

https://www.scienceinschool.org/2012/issue23/telescope
by skyhawk
Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:24 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: When I win the lottery
Replies: 20
Views: 3767

When I win the lottery

When I win the lottery
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by skyhawk
Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
Replies: 4
Views: 832

GET READY FOR THE SUN UK

GET READY FOR THE SUN UK

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by skyhawk
Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: It is ********** SNOWING in Wales
Replies: 1
Views: 519

It is ********** SNOWING in Wales

Are you ********** kidding, just completer setting up my solar scope
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by skyhawk
Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: remote focussing added to scope
Replies: 4
Views: 3064

Re: remote focussing added to scope

Now the scope looks a complete mess :) :)
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