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- Fri May 24, 2019 8:15 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Another magazine for you
- Replies: 2
- Views: 891
- 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 ...
- Wed May 15, 2019 12:23 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: latest magazines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 862
- 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
- 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
- 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 ?
Is THAT what a FR is, MANY thanks, can it be used between quark and eyepiece or just for camerasmarktownley wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 5:38 pm Looks like a magnimax to me. Focal reducer goes between Quark and camera.
The reason I ask is because for some reason I can't get focus, the focusser won't come "out" far enough
- 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
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
- 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
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
- Sun May 12, 2019 11:51 am
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount
- Replies: 43
- Views: 23500
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...
- Sun May 12, 2019 11:50 am
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount
- Replies: 43
- Views: 23500
Re: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount
Added remote focus so that everything can be done from indoors now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7VXcG6hmFA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7VXcG6hmFA
- Sun May 12, 2019 11:45 am
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: New Skywatcher Solarquest mount
- Replies: 43
- Views: 23500
- 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...
- 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...
- Sat May 11, 2019 2:08 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: IR CUT filters ??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 733
- 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
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
- 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...
- 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...
- Sat May 04, 2019 4:30 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
Why do you use a focal reducer, I see the whole disk with a 8-24mm eyepiece ???
In fact I use this
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/a ... 2%22).html
In fact I use this
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/a ... 2%22).html
- 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-...
- 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
- Sat May 04, 2019 2:12 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
- Sat May 04, 2019 2:10 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: May the 4th Solar Activity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1013
Re: May the 4th Solar Activity
I am also seeing the prominences there too
- Sat May 04, 2019 8:41 am
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: Good focal reducers for Quark?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8295
Re: Good focal reducers for Quark?
Many thanks
Looks good but a high cost
Looks good but a high cost
- 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, ...
- 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
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
- Fri May 03, 2019 12:38 pm
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: ZWO ASI iPad Compatibility Coronado PST
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3270
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: 18
- Views: 8295
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
- 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/
https://www.facebook.com/NewScienceConc ... 062194056/
- 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
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: 757
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: 597
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 12:30 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1610
- 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
- 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
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:30 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Lunt 50mm question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2004
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: 3785
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: 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
Thanks
- 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
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: 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:32 pm
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: SolarQuest review
- Replies: 63
- Views: 45540
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: 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
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: 3767
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: 9973
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:41 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
- Replies: 4
- Views: 833
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: 3767
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: 833
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: 519
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: 3064
Re: remote focussing added to scope
Now the scope looks a complete mess