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  @Reptileowner3 ай бұрын

  The ra axis tightening knob isn’t working after I took out the worm gear now I have taken out the ring gear can you help me also I can’t get the worm gear to drive the ring gear

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  @JonDenver3 ай бұрын

  You may have the gear backwards. You will also need to adjust the worm drive. Send me a pic to [email protected] and i'll take a look.

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  @Reptileowner3 ай бұрын

  The ra axis knob tightens the gear itself but it can still spin I you still can’t helm me I can try sending a picture

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  @Reptileowner3 ай бұрын

  @@JonDenver should I have greased the plastic washer that was underneath the ring gear and should I have two plastic washers

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  @Reptileowner3 ай бұрын

  @@JonDenver I fixed it I didn’t have to screws that held the bearing and the worm gear in

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  @FreeRealEstatepage3 ай бұрын

  @@Reptileowner Lol, sometimes its the littlest thing you miss! Glad you fixed it!

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  @danielestrella32844 ай бұрын

  wow....that is a lot of unnecesary grease in there my friend.....

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  @JonDenver4 ай бұрын

  Yea, I’m actually redoing the whole thing. Learned from Jason Burns. I had the wrong grease, too much grease and I’m putting in the new bearings. I’ll post a video when done.

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  @icyxxxxx5 ай бұрын

  Cool!

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  @adanpinedaalmazan58285 ай бұрын

  Price?

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  @JonDenver5 ай бұрын

  That was about 8k brand new from the distributor in AZ.

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  @youteens6 ай бұрын

  How do you get your telescope to stay still? When i attach my camera to my Celestron nexstar 102slt it just tilts back and doesnt stay

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  @JonDenver6 ай бұрын

  You have to slide the telescope up all the way up so that the back part is touching where it connects to the mount. You may even need a counter weight. Which scope do you have?

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  @youteens6 ай бұрын

  Celestron nexstar 102slt . I fixed it though thanks!@@JonDenver

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  @user-dy4km6oy1h6 ай бұрын

  Just getting started with my brand new 8SE. Video was very helpful. Hope I can do all this in the dark!

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  @jeffstover95797 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the excellent video. I was having a tough time guiding and the RA and DEC were very stiff. The mount would start to rotate and the give me a message saying the slew limit was reached. The whole mount was over tightened and the ball bearing were totally dry as in no grease at all. I'll post an update when I get some clear skies.

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  Please do! FYI, through testing I found that the white lithium breaks down faster. I am taking it apart again to upgrade the bearings and I’m going to use mobile 1 synthetic. Clear skies!

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  @jeffstover95797 ай бұрын

  I've got my rig running now. The guiding is consistently 1.1 to .75. I never got that before, so thanks you very much. I used the lithium because that's what I have on hand. I'll probably follow your suggestion and do another tear-down and switch lubricants. Is the Mobil 1 Synthetic just oil or is it a grease?@@JonDenver

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  @FreeRealEstatepage7 ай бұрын

  The Grease, not the oil. Ill post another video when I do the upgrade and pos the link to parts. I heard the upgrade helps the mount last a lot longer. @@jeffstover9579

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  @DaBapey7 ай бұрын

  hi! I just got a nexstar 8SE and was gonna ask how do I set up a camera with it?

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  Congratulations! What kind of camera?

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  @DaBapey7 ай бұрын

  ty! and the camera is a nikon p1000 or shoul I get a DLSR?@@JonDenver

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  You will need a camera that can detach the lense so you can attach a t-ring adapter. Or you can get an astrophotography camera. Most start with the ZWO asi224 for 8 SE since it’s best use is for moon/planetary photography. It runs under 300$ and you do need to have it connected to a laptop but you will get some really great shots. Other than that a good dslr will work for a little if everything. The 8se is a little too powerful for deep space so you would have to pick small targets. Bodes nebula, owl nebula etc..

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  @DaBapey7 ай бұрын

  @@JonDenver I understand, yet I don't have a good laptop

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  @@DaBapey I would get a decent dslr like the t7 and get the t-ring adapter on Amazon. You will need a decent pc or laptop to process the photos though.

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  @MountainFisher7 ай бұрын

  I wanted the 8SE, but when I read that the scope was already at the maximum weight for the mount I decided I didn't want it because I cannot do much to improve it. Stuck with the 1.25" diagonal because at a minimum a 2" diagonal with an eyepiece would add 2 lbs. to it and I spoke to another member of my astro club and he said you can hear it straining with the added weight, go to the Evolution Nexstar mount for 8". The SE mount is best with the 6SE and leaves you room to grow.

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  Correct. About the most you can do is take off the diagonal and add a straight through adapter for photography. The next natural progression for photography would be the AVX equatorial mount, or something similar. For observation, the Alt/Az mount is just fine.

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  @MountainFisher7 ай бұрын

  @@JonDenver I prefer 2" eyepieces with an f10 scope for visual especially with a 40mm I prefer not to be stuck with the 1.25 40mm fov. I do very little photography.

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  I agree 100%. You can’t beat the 2 inch for observation.

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  @Marcrussophotography7 ай бұрын

  Can you hook up the DSLR to the eye piece ? I bought the zoom eye peice and it gets real in close and looks great on the moon and would love to photograph through that eye piece.

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  Unfortunately not with a dslr. But you can get a 2x or a 3x barlow. You can also try to zoom in with the camera.

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  @MrKnightlore7 ай бұрын

  Just got my first scope (6se). This is so helpful - cheers buddy

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  Awesome and congrats! I really master that product line so if you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Clear skies!

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  @MrKnightlore7 ай бұрын

  @@JonDenver thanks! I definately will do

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  Absolutely! Anything I can help with. FYI, if you are going to do solar system and moon, you need to stack video, not stills. I think I’ll make a video of the easiest programs to stack with. Anyway, here is the adapter and extension I was talking about. Just look up t-ring adapter for whatever camera you get. This is for the canon T7. SVBONY T2 T Ring Adapter, Metal 1.25 inch Telescope Accessory, Compatible for Canon EOS Cameras Photography Dedicated CA1 Sleeve Extended Cylinder for Telescope a.co/d/8OcJEA1

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  @chairchairyes25247 ай бұрын

  im thinking of buying this for astrophotography some time, do you recommend anything i should buy with it?

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  It depends on what kind of photography. Are you looking to do solar system(planets, moon) or deep space like galaxies and nebula?

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  @chairchairyes25247 ай бұрын

  @@JonDenver galaxies and nebulae

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  @JonDenver7 ай бұрын

  Honestly it’s not the best scope for deep space but for the money it will work just fine as a starter. Consider a camera that can take long exposure, for this scope keep it under 10 seconds or you will get star bloating. Make sure to get the adapter for whatever camera you get and an extension. Without the extension you will not get focus. Later today I’ll post the links of what I have from Amazon. You have to remember though, dslr cameras have a strong red filter so you will not get nebula with a lot of red. Always start with Orion. It’s the brightest and easiest to photograph.

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  @chairchairyes25247 ай бұрын

  @@JonDenver alright, thanks for the help man.

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  @chrisg96028 ай бұрын

  Awesome

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  @JonDenver8 ай бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @DouglasLippert8 ай бұрын

  Why did you place your camera into the diagonal for? This scope specifically has a hole for your camera. lol.

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  @FreeRealEstatepage8 ай бұрын

  Because with the Alt/Az mount, it will hit the bottom if you go straight in.

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  @DouglasLippert8 ай бұрын

  That’s what the slew stops are for.

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  @FreeRealEstatepage8 ай бұрын

  @@DouglasLippert Sounds like you know all you need to know so have a great day!

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  @m.k65399 ай бұрын

  pls Saturn

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  @paulyoung48179 ай бұрын

  Thank you. The most thorough rebuild of an AVX I have ever seen. Has the performance of the mount improved would you say?

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  @JonDenver9 ай бұрын

  Yes, absolutely. I would use a different grease though. I found that the lithium breaks down faster. Mobile 1 synthetic is much better.

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  @drandrewclarke9 ай бұрын

  god how I love KZread and providers like yourself. no matter how obscure it is on KZread. thanks for your time. interested to know the source of "two year lifespan"

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  @JonDenver9 ай бұрын

  I sit in a few forums for the AVX. Also I follow quite a few repair shops and they all say the same thing about the 2 year life span. Clear Skies!

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  @voidjumpin182510 ай бұрын

  What camera is that dude

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  @JonDenver10 ай бұрын

  Canon T7

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  @HAMZA-he9nd10 ай бұрын

  How are you watching it in daylight?

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  @JonDenver10 ай бұрын

  A few days of every month the moon is out during daylight. Not very hard to capture. I’ve done Jupiter and Venus during the day as well. Quite a bit harder.

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  @paulzeev10 ай бұрын

  Hey just wanted to say thank you, your video Is the only one of many that really helped me with alignment every time guaranteed. So now I'm wondering if it is possible to polar align an Alt AZ mount? It would be nice to align it during the day and leave it ready for the night

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  @JonDenver10 ай бұрын

  Thank you! If you have the 5 or 6se it comes with an equatorial wedge. The alignment process is a little different. If you have the 8se you can buy a wedge for about 350$ US. Keep in mind that neither of these make it a “true” equatorial. When the weather is clear for a few nights, I always set up the night before my photo shoot, align and put it in hibernation mode, and cover it. That way it’s ready to go. Sometimes I leave it out for weeks at a time. I have a really good Orion cover. Clear skies!

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  @AstroTrey10 ай бұрын

  Would that camera be good for capturing planets, or just the moon?

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  @JonDenver10 ай бұрын

  It works fine for planets but you max out at 30-60 fps. Keep in mind planets are videoed, not photographed. If you want a great dedicated planetary camera the one most like is the ZWO 224. Runs under 300$ US.

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  @AstroTrey10 ай бұрын

  @@JonDenver Thanks!

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  @treyknop1142011 ай бұрын

  Will you have to do this process all over again when you use it again?

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  @JonDenver11 ай бұрын

  If you move it or power it off then yes. However, you can put it in hibernation mode, and as long as you don’t move anything, it will remember where you left off. It’s great for multiple clear nights. Just don’t shut the power off.

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  @thomasowens512811 ай бұрын

  Why was it bogging so bad! I believe the 800cc is stronger than that... My personal opinion

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  @JonDenver11 ай бұрын

  I was still learning the machine. It was hard to keep the rpm up unless always in low gear. I obviously didn’t really crush the CanAm lol. I was really disappointed with the performance of the 1100, coming from a RZR 1000. But then again, it was only 8k out the door brand new, compared to 25k on the RZR. You get what you pay for.

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  @ajc54211 ай бұрын

  We are not alone. I believe

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  @astroindianx11 ай бұрын

  😢 how to fix

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  @JonDenver11 ай бұрын

  In the long video I believe I used super glue and painted it black.

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  @alioth2004Күн бұрын

  ​@@JonDenverIs guiding working fine now?

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  @FreeRealEstatepageКүн бұрын

  @@alioth2004 I had to purchase a new one from Celestron. Then I did a full upgrade with tapered bearings. I followed Jason Burns instructions. Now its smooth as butter!

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  @Rick-or2kq Жыл бұрын

  A suggestion: The wi-fi dongle that plugs into the AUX input with Skyportal software app which is a free download on to your android device makes this much easier and less time consuming. You do not have to spend the time entering time and location coordinates, the app gets that from your phone or tablet and since you are using a mobile device to control the scope, you are not limited to the length of the cord on the controller. IMHO if you can afford to invest in the wi-fi dongle it makes it so much easier.

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  @OscarLopez-lc3gs Жыл бұрын

  Hello Jon, Please share pros and cons of this model 6se, Thank you in advance 😊

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Hi Oscar, it is a great entry level scope. Easy to use and very portable. There are a lot of accessories you can get to customize it. Works well for planetary viewing and lunar photography, some star clusters like Hercules are easily visible and photograph well. The cons are; you will grow out of it very quickly. For just a few hundred more I would go with the 8se(it’s what I bought shortly after). The 6 does not let enough light in so you will not get very detailed views of anything other than the moon. Saturn will be very hard to photograph and will come out blurry. Deep space photography will have bloated stars on the edges and you won’t get more than a 15second exposure without trailing. Collimating is very difficult(as is with any SC) but with practice gets easier. Get “Bob’s Knobs”. They will make it easier. The glass and mirror are hard to maintain and get dirty very easily. Get use to breaking it down and cleaning the glass. Finally, as with all scopes, you have to determine your goal. If you are more into deeps sky photography, go with a refractor type over a reflector. Remember as well, your mount is vital to photography. If you want to get into it, an equatorial mount is essential. Hope that all helps!

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  @zihadahsanrafi6136 ай бұрын

  Please tell me which camera was used in this video?

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  @robinwoodbury2563 Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for the valuable tips. Interesting though... on your mount the knob to tighten the clamp holding the OTA's rail is located atop the mount, whereas mine is located 180-degrees around on the underside of the clamp. It's more hidden from view there, but it's much harder to get at to make adjustments when mounting the OTA. Other images I find of the NexStar 8se Mount look like mine. How is it that yours is configured differently? Is this intentional, and why? How is it accomplished, please? Thanks very much, Jon!

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Rotate it by hand 180 prior to setup and alignment. The mount aligns by the starting position. Your alignment will be the same.

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  I should say also that your rotate it by hand while it is not powered on. That axis is on by a belt and easy to move. Do NOT ever try to rotate the base by hand or you will damage the gears.

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  @billuncle7954 Жыл бұрын

  Very useful, thx

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  @4ThoseAbout2RaxxWeSaluteU Жыл бұрын

  I tried to culminate my Nextstar 8 SCT and not only could i not get it right, but now the objects in the eyepiece are flipped upside-down. Does anybody know if I broke secondary mirror? Or if it's even fixable? I'm brand new to this.

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  You just went too far on one of the adjustments. Be careful not to back the secondary out too far or it will fall out. Start by focusing on a star the best you can. The focus out until you see two rings. Try to get the circle directly in the middle by adjusting the collimating screws. Then you can focus back in. Keep in mind the star will move every time you adjust a screw. I recommend getting “bob’s knobs”. They make it much easier. Hope that helps

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  @Rick-or2kq Жыл бұрын

  @@JonDenver Very stupidly I have dropped my OTA putting into the slid rail I may be lucky, but it did not affect it. I was very worried for a moment; I thought shit I have done it now.

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  @chaycedb Жыл бұрын

  I have a 4se, can it track the sky through sky-align if set up properly?

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  @JonDenver10 ай бұрын

  Sky align is a waste of money in my opinion. If you know the constellations, you don’t need sky align. If you want to track, you need a finder scope with camera setup. You can connect it to the mount.

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  @shrekshrek Жыл бұрын

  Is this telescope good for deep sky?

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Not really. More for the solar system. For deep sky I recommend an SVBony triple refractor. Even an 80 will be good.

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  @shrekshrek Жыл бұрын

  ​@@JonDenveri'll probably buy a svbony but a nextstar 8s can see galaxies and nebulas?

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  @@shrekshrek No telescope really can “see” galaxies and Nebula. You have to take long exposure pics and stack them. The only ones you can see are the Andromeda galaxy if you have a 250 focal length max and Orion you can actually see with binoculars but you won’t see detail or color. Both you will need to be in a dark sky. 8se can see star clusters which are really cool to look at, like Hercules Cluster.

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  @shrekshrek Жыл бұрын

  @@JonDenver thank you very much

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  @_willplaysgames Жыл бұрын

  What telescope adapter do you use?

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Sorry for the late reply. I’m moving my studio. I used a t-ring adapter for canon t-7 that I got on Amazon.

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  You also will need an extension though for back focus.

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  @josemariabreneshernandez6218 Жыл бұрын

  No lo hace bien

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  @user-ut7qp6lu6v Жыл бұрын

  Hello, first of all thank you for providing so much information in your comment answers, but suddenly I'm going to take advantage of it too ^^. I bought a 4SE 2-3 years ago, then a Nikon 3300 camera, and to connect the two, the T adapter and the T2 ring. But a problem arises .... When everything is in place on the back of the scope, I am unable to point to the zenith. The camera comes into contact with the base and forces on the motors. But I see that you have an elbow adapter, did you make it yourself or did you buy it? Sorry my english is very bad so it was translated with google translate^^

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  I bought a 2 inch 90 degree elbow, however yours should have come with a 1-1/4 inch. You will need the additional adapter from the t2 to the elbow as it needs the back focus. Can I ask why you need to skew to the zenith? On an alt/az mount, they don’t track well that high. I would choose a target lower on the horizon for optimal photography.

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  @user-ut7qp6lu6v Жыл бұрын

  @@JonDenver Thank you for these answers, and I try to tilt it to the zenit especially according to the objects that I try to take a picture. M110 in winters for example rises too high and the camera comes to force against the base of the scope. Still happy that I realized it very quickly.

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  @mrpoopypants3619Ай бұрын

  ​@@user-ut7qp6lu6v Hey user how r u doing 😁

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  @henryalamillo8312 Жыл бұрын

  Bro's so good that the drum sticks made electric guitar noises!

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  @memerclippedu Жыл бұрын

  Hello, I have saved up 800$ what telescope should I buy now or save up?

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  It depends on your goal. Are you wanting to do any photography or just viewing?

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Also are you more into solar system (planets and moon) or deep space nebula and galaxies?

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  @memerclippedu Жыл бұрын

  @@JonDenver whats the best for deep space objects. also what is the best for planet viewing

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  @@memerclippedu This is one of those subjects where everyone has their own opinion. Here is what I have found. Reflector scopes such as the Celestron 4,5,6,8 se are ideal for planetary viewing and photography, but not so good for deep space as you get a lot of vinyetting (around the edges) and stars get blown out. Unless you live in a bortle 3 or better area, you will not be able to see very many Nebula or Galaxies. There is no scope that can. You can see Orion Nebula and some cool star clusters, but that’s about it. If you are into deep space then I recommend getting a refractor like the Explore Scientific or Svbony. Make sure it is at least a triplet though. This route can get very expensive with all the filters, cameras, and software needed. My recommendation is to start out with a Celestron 6se for the 800 you have. Lear how to navigate and use the scope, then build from there. Hope that helps. Clear Skies!

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  @mbfamilychannel3456 Жыл бұрын

  Absolutely the best setup on the CSE mount and scope I’ve seen Bravo sir!

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Thank you! Make sure to subscribe to my new channel dedicated just to astrophotography. Mike High Astrophotography. I’ll be posting there very soon!

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  @heklik Жыл бұрын

  How to piggyback a DSLR on a 4se ?

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  @TheDeesho Жыл бұрын

  ♪　⸜( *´꒳`*)⸝　♪

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  @edwardabeyta3179 Жыл бұрын

  He hits two stumbles

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  @mark_patton Жыл бұрын

  Gettin' the Led out!

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Hell yea brother! Gonna upload the full version next weekend.

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  @poopyshit_2 Жыл бұрын

  fresh synthetic kit dude

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Thank you! Although I do miss my DW!

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  @Arcticdude123 Жыл бұрын

  Had us in the first half not going to k lie.

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  @BERSERK263 Жыл бұрын

  MAGGOTS FOREVER, FOREVER MAGGOTS!!!

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  @drummerwolf8000 Жыл бұрын

  The important thing is you tried.

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  @alwaysstraddling Жыл бұрын

  Why you gotta do him dirty like that

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Look, I’m just a 50 year old dude having fun. If you don’t appreciate it, feel free to go somewhere else.

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  @zerothreefive6014 Жыл бұрын

  Its not that he did it bad. Its the audio. Maybe the settings are wrong on the electric set

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  @Thegamingdirt Жыл бұрын

  Slip knot is the best band

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Gives me so much energy!

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  @Doubledeedoo Жыл бұрын

  Proper

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @zerothreefive6014 Жыл бұрын

  Its good but. i can mostly only hear your symbols. Hard to hear the toms and snare.

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  @JonDenver Жыл бұрын

  Thanks. I’m still dialing the audio and it helps to know what people hear.

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  @zerothreefive6014 Жыл бұрын

  ​@@JonDenverno problem. I can still hear all your playing but its nothing compared to that snare