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- Fri May 03, 2019 12:38 pm
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: ZWO ASI iPad Compatibility Coronado PST
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2419
Re: ZWO ASI iPad Compatibility Coronado PST
Android tablet............... Apple are not always better at everything 

- Fri May 03, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: Good focal reducers for Quark?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4003
Re: Good focal reducers for Quark?
grimble_cornet wrote: ↑Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:22 pmThis might be of interest: http://solarchat.natca.net/viewtopic.ph ... al+reducer
Link does not work please check it when posted thanks
- Thu May 02, 2019 3:16 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Carl Sagan Speech
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7141
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/
https://www.facebook.com/NewScienceConc ... 062194056/
- Thu May 02, 2019 8:52 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Solar visual dilemma.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 833
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
You have to get the specific daystar for the Mak NOT the Quark used on Refractors, https://optcorp.com/products/daystar-co ... here-model
- Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:18 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Thank you 17 donors.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 619
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 ...
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:53 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Some FREE Astronomy magazines.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 432
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 12:30 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1195
- Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:04 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Hydrogen Alpha Upgrade
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2002
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
- Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1195
Re: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
Do they make any difference for visual, thanks
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:30 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Lunt 50mm question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1476
Re: Lunt 50mm question
You are using a 2" diagonal that is why
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:05 am
- Forum: Solar Software
- Topic: Eyepiece Magnification / Telescope Focal Length Calculator Spreadsheet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2177
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
- 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: 497
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
Thanks
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:22 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: New sunspot ??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 433
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
is it me or between 8 and 9oc on the Sun (where else!!)
Is that a sunspot just appearing
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:47 pm
- Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
- Topic: Esprit 120 Focuser Mod
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2002
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...
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:07 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Magazines for the bank holiday weekend
- Replies: 2
- Views: 490
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...
- 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: 416
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...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:32 pm
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Equipment Reviews
- Topic: SolarQuest review
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30471
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
https://youtu.be/o7VXcG6hmFA
AND what about the 12v adapter that comes with it, perfect
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:06 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Double stacking !!!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 518
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
Regarding Daystar Quark
Can additional filters ? see I am new, be added to this setup as they can Coronados,
Thanks
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:06 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: When I win the lottery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2695
Re: When I win the lottery
I don't see why it would be 6 figures, my guess £25k - £35k
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:49 pm
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: For sale celestron remote focusser
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8682
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:41 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
- Replies: 4
- Views: 604
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
Thinking of branching out into radio astronomy except it all looks so very.............er.............BORING
https://www.scienceinschool.org/2012/issue23/telescope
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:24 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: When I win the lottery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2695
When I win the lottery
When I win the lottery
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:45 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
- Replies: 4
- Views: 604
GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
- Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:32 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: It is ********** SNOWING in Wales
- Replies: 1
- Views: 400
It is ********** SNOWING in Wales
Are you ********** kidding, just completer setting up my solar scope
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:49 pm
- Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
- Topic: remote focussing added to scope
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2285
Re: remote focussing added to scope
Now the scope looks a complete mess


