What do you recommend since Orion has shut its doors? I have a four year old and I’d love something I could use with my homeschool group (so a range of younger kids.) I bought a Zhumell Z100 but it looks like it might have been discontinued so I’m returning it. The Explore Firstlight doesn’t have the best of reviews and seems a little cheapy. I was going to buy the Celestron Omni AZ 102 that you recommend but it has Bluetooth. I’d rather buy something without Bluetooth since I’m using it with little kids. Thanks!
@SaraTiceКүн бұрын
What do you recommend since Orion has shut its doors? I have a four year old and I’d love something I could use with my homeschool group (so a range of younger kids.) I bought a Zhumell Z100 but it looks like it might have been discontinued so I’m returning it. The Explore Firstlight doesn’t have the best of reviews and seems a little cheapy.
@dynasty19242 күн бұрын
hi i’m looking to get a dob as first telescope. i mainly love clusters and want to see them without going on a laptop etc would a 12 inch or 16 inch dob do the job?
@LearnToStargazeКүн бұрын
Bigger is definitely better, but a 16 inch dob is challenging to move around by yourself. It needs to be on wheels or basically be fixed in one location (not moved in and out of a house). Also, sky darkness matters more then the telescope.
@Warlord1412 күн бұрын
Could someone give the names of these telescopes please?
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
It’s in the title of the video.
@flyingfireball92172 күн бұрын
What do you think of the Celestron NexStar SLT 6 as a starting telescope? I'm looking for something portable in case I decide to upgrade in the future. With a budget of 1500 euros, I plan to invest in a power bank and a complete beginner’s set with filters and optics. Does this seem like a good approach?
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
The 6 evolution might be a better scope for future upgrades if you can swing it. It’s slightly more portable too.
@freeman100002 күн бұрын
If you get a barlow lens with your "beginner" scope chuck it away.
@Photographer12032 күн бұрын
Meh, the bigger, the better that my motto also f4 newtonians are like the Swiss army knife of the telescope world add a Barlow you get a planetary set up and a reducer you get an ultra fast astrograph add an eye piece and you get a very good visual setup but generally speaking the bigger the aperture is the more light you gonna collect which is both better for astro and visual
@user-ff7mc3gt8f2 күн бұрын
what if i just want to take photos of the moon
@user-ff7mc3gt8f2 күн бұрын
because of the up coming super blue moon
@Photographer12032 күн бұрын
A dslr and a lens
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
I use an SCT for that. Higher aperture = more detail.
@kr-sd3ni3 күн бұрын
the mount is more important for telescopes.
@LearnToStargaze3 күн бұрын
Clearly.
@Photographer12032 күн бұрын
Only in AP the mount is usually half the price of your entire set up if not more
@OMaMaRMY3 күн бұрын
I highly recommend a 24 inch obsession with zambuto primary for the little ones
@jw-ij2dj3 күн бұрын
So thankful I found your channel. Beginner star gazer here. I have the Nat Geo 70mm telescope. My question to you is, would you suggest a 6in dobsonian telescope or the Celestron star sense explorer LT 114AZ. I do plan on taking some pictures through it but not a lot. Thank you for your time. All your videos are so informative.
@LearnToStargaze3 күн бұрын
Thanks! The Dobsonian will be much better for stargazing. The 114 has very poor optics. For taking photos, a used SeeStar would save you a world of frustration.
@petyapetya27953 күн бұрын
Did you see americans there, i dont
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
What are you trying to say?
@petyapetya27952 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargaze simply that there were no american never on the moon, only that
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
@@petyapetya2795oh stop being silly. I know several engineers that worked on those missions and they’re very good at building spaceships but those nerds wouldn’t know the first thing about starting an actual conspiracy.
@nickvreeburg2903 күн бұрын
Tell me sir! The earth round or flat?
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
Oblate spheroid. When designing a spacecraft (literally what I’m doing today), you use the oblatness to nudge the spacecraft along its orbit which helps you if you want to fly over the same spot at the same time each day.
@michaelsnodgrass18084 күн бұрын
Aperture is king!!!! 70mm barely gets you craters on the moon! But….the most important part of any telescope is the mount! If it’s not VERY rigid and stable, it’s a shake fest that will end people’s initiation in the hobby right then and there! You would be better off spending 300 on a 3” table top reflector if you’re looking for cheap! You be even better off with a 6” or 8” dobsonian!!!!!!
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
Yes, any regular viewer of my channel knows all these things quite well.
@robcicca4 күн бұрын
Rather than the Tele-Vue 24mm Panoptic 1.25" is there any con to getting the Tele-Vue 27mm Panoptic 2" (for about $40 more)? I can't get both. I own an Orion 10" Intelliscope Dob.
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
That 27 would be perfect for the Dob.
@banhmi81224 күн бұрын
Can I just sell part of my soul to get GODlike eyes? That’s too many telescopes to deal with. 🤦🏻♂️
@Photographer12032 күн бұрын
Just get one an 8 inch dob or newtonian on an eq mount depending on what you want to do the cheapest thing is a visual setup the most expensive is an AP setup
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
You can get 2x binoculars. I assume that’s what the gods use.
@jw-ij2dj4 күн бұрын
Would you suggest a refractor or reflector telescope?
@LearnToStargaze2 күн бұрын
I recommend the telescope you’re going to use the most for what you want to accomplish. I’m currently designing an RCT (telescope) for a spacecraft, this is the ideal design for that purpose. If you want to take photos, a small APO refractor is a great place to start. If you want to stargaze, a Dobsonian is the way to go.
@ianenting22604 күн бұрын
One thing missing from these presentations is how dark? I have been using Seestar in Bortle 4.5 (sqm reads 20.3). I see one use is as a gentle intro to image processing. Most simply by post-process the final jpeg (i darken the sky) or download the stacked FITS file (which gives you 16 bits per pixel) and manipulate it with Siril (suggestion from Cuiv - thanks) or redo the stack.
@DudokX5 күн бұрын
Man, downloading Stellarium on my phone inspired me to get my own telescope, it will come in 2 days. Right now I am just using my eye balls to see the night sky, and the app is making it really easy because you can just point it at the sky and see what can be seen by naked eye (if you configure it properly)
@av-ji9qy5 күн бұрын
please slow down....how about two or tree at a time
@LearnToStargaze4 күн бұрын
Look for more detail in our long form videos.
@realcoachescorner35036 күн бұрын
Have you ever seen that big face next to the moon...trying to find evidence its a HOAX
@LearnToStargaze6 күн бұрын
I have no idea what you’re talking about.
@yeahmane12746 күн бұрын
Any amazing suggestions for under 400?
@LearnToStargaze6 күн бұрын
Starsense table top Dobsonian, skywatcher 102 AZ, 6 inch Dobsonian (any brand).
@yeahmane12746 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargaze okay thank you, I’ve always wanted to get started since I was a kid. Truly thank you for even responding.
@yeahmane12745 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargazewhat about one to take cool pictures with? Will the forementioned ones work?
@LearnToStargaze4 күн бұрын
@@yeahmane1274these telescopes are for stargazing. If you want to try astrophotography on a budget, look for refurbished SeeStar Telescope on B&H Photo.
@tallica20238 күн бұрын
Hey bro I need more help calibrating my telescope. It's the same one in your video. I bought it brand new and over a year later I barely found out this whole time it's off. I just thought it sucked as bad as the app that comes with it. Please help.
@LearnToStargaze7 күн бұрын
You probably need to meet with your local astronomy club. It’s likely the secondary mirror is twisted. You should at least have chrisp views of the Moon with that scope.
@gatorse10 күн бұрын
Fun and very informative video dude, kudos!
@LearnToStargaze10 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@vuarizonagarden11 күн бұрын
Hi, is there any eye piece that i can buy that would allow more magnification to see Jupiter better for this telescope? Or the 10mm is the max? Thanks.
@LearnToStargaze10 күн бұрын
I’ve found that higher quality eyepieces help with contrast and clarity, these typically cost about the same price or more as the telescope, a 10mm Baader Hyperion for example. This telescope has a very small aperture, so that’s going to be the limiting factor.
@vuarizonagarden10 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargaze thanks.
@YellowFace-lb8go11 күн бұрын
Why you put Mars as a background
@LearnToStargaze10 күн бұрын
Why not?
@YellowFace-lb8go10 күн бұрын
No it’s just that I’m so curious not why not I like the background
@larrycable98412 күн бұрын
curious why you used the flattener with the reducer?
@LearnToStargaze12 күн бұрын
What do you mean with the reducer?
@nappalnation787712 күн бұрын
Personally I still put finderscopes on my telescopes rather than red dot ones 😂
@sjhicksfamily549313 күн бұрын
Is the Celestron Astromaster 102mm refractor a good telescope for kids? Thanks in advance.
@LearnToStargaze13 күн бұрын
Yes, I like it. It would benefit from slow motion controls, but the pan handle is relatively easy to control.
@Broshan6913 күн бұрын
I am not a child but as a beginner the 152/1200 dobsonian is really great to learn!
@LearnToStargaze13 күн бұрын
Absolutely!
@matforsbon13 күн бұрын
Great review from people who knows.
@LearnToStargaze13 күн бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@gongkungfu21113 күн бұрын
Would you be interested in reviewing a binocular?
@LearnToStargaze12 күн бұрын
Maybe image stabilized binoculars, or the new smart binoculars.
@gongkungfu21111 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargaze Can I have your e-mail?
@GavioSTARnew14 күн бұрын
😁👍🏻🔝
@Broshan6914 күн бұрын
Thanks for astrohopper! I can now find stars easier with my dobson!
@Broshan6913 күн бұрын
Oh also, I use the same omegon dobson you used in a video! The 152/1200 advanced X N! Really nice scope
@hunter133official14 күн бұрын
Is there any way I can just buy the mount so that I can put another OTA on it? I don't quite like the helical focuser on this scope, so I would like to just buy the virtuoso mount (not the SynScan push mount, the GTi specifically) I also don't care if it's overseas.
@LearnToStargaze12 күн бұрын
Not sure, I’d have to spend some time googling that one.
@Jetstreamhustla15 күн бұрын
I’m looking for hobby and this is a very expensive hobby 😂
@LearnToStargaze14 күн бұрын
Stargazing is literally the least expensive hobby there is. You just go outside and look up. Telescopes are optional.
@Jetstreamhustla13 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargaze I’ll let you know how things go. Thanks!! I was making a joke cause of all the telescopes and equipment you were showing that’s all. Lol
@AsleepPig9817 күн бұрын
Might have to get this ngl
@sebastiandelacruz384918 күн бұрын
Yo, my dumbass was trying to align my finderscope using… saturn…. At night. Thank you.
@omaglorph18 күн бұрын
I'm choosing between the Zenithstar 61 and the sharpstar 61 for astrophotography. Which one do you think is best? I'm going to be using it on the star adventurer 2i, and am trying to keep a low budget
@LearnToStargaze17 күн бұрын
They should be about the same. Just make sure you get the appropriate field flattener.
@Photographer12032 күн бұрын
People recommend the Sharpstar
@noora265918 күн бұрын
I missed the title…there is EQ in the name. What should I do?
@LearnToStargaze18 күн бұрын
What scope is it?
@amp2amp80018 күн бұрын
Excellent advice John! 5G?! Huge THANKS for that tip. Now I know as well. I've been assuming it was the ASIair mini, and living with it for a year 🤣. That said, its only been annoying when taking flats and short exposures. Tip: ZWO have an M54 filter drawer for this camera. The duo is a great camera! If you want to 1sec guiding (through the filter) you do need to use high gain though. I find 2-3 sec exposures avoids chasing the seeing most nights, and that lets you drop the gain if you want to. Also at 1sec its harder to maintain a lock on the guide star when the targets get low in the sky. I'm actually using 5 sec on the main camera for autofocus and (for me) that's a lot more of a drag than the delay in wifi image transfer. Alas the light pollution filters are needed in Bortle 7 and this is the price you pay. From my latitude at this time of year all the best targets I can get to from my balcony are very low south west. I'm getting maybe 20-40 mins usable data each night, but it all adds up if you can get a few sessions in. I have a similar setup for my grab and go rig: an FF80+reducer (clone of Askar 80 PHQ) on an AM3+PE160+TC40 with a 2600DUO. Its lightweight at 16kg all-up (excl. battery) and I can easily carry it fully assembled. The clean OTA (without a guidescope) slips easily into soft luggage too. Just three bags (OTA, Tripod, Mount) plus a Jackery 500 make it a dream to transport. I also use a pegasus pocket powerbox micro (attached to the tube ring near the saddle) to help with cable management, power distribution and dew control. So only 3 plugs need to be disconnected to dismount the tube assembly. The dewstraps, PPBmicro, ASIairMini, 2600DUO & EAF all stay attached when packing. I use Alex tech sleeves tie wraps and tape to bundle and tidy all the OTA wiring semi-permanently - the reduced wear and tear on the plugs adds to reliability. In contrast, my big rig (EON 130APO) needs a top of the range camping cart, and on the AM5 mount weighs 35kg (this was 70kg when it was still on the EQ6). Its too big for the balcony and needs set up every time on the (communal) roof terrace. That's nearly an hour of work. Part of the reason I went small.
@Broshan6920 күн бұрын
As a beginner, I will stay to my 152/1200 dobson for some time haha
@artyombeilis907520 күн бұрын
How bad the coma is? What FOV is reasonable without coma? Have you tried different camera to achieve focus? How well was it collimated? I consider getting one for EAA/AP since it is fast and CA free.
@PheNx-ms6td21 күн бұрын
i’m new to this. i bort a 1000mm /90mm 5x barlow 4,10,25mm lenses and a magnification of 750x
@LearnToStargaze20 күн бұрын
Just toss the 5x Barlow and 4mm eyepiece in the bin, and you should be good to go! That telescope’s highest useful magnification is 180x, but realistically 40x is what you’ll want to use.
@PheNx-ms6td18 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargazethankyou for your reply good sir, are you saying that the rest of my magnification is a waste. i spent £280 on the Telescope OPTICON Constellation PRO 90F1000EQ. should i get a refund and buy something else for my money or is this telescope a keeper. i appreciate your advise
@LearnToStargaze18 күн бұрын
@@PheNx-ms6td Yes, you should get a refund, if you want to look at space. That telescopes seems designed as a decoration, but not for actual use, the mount, eyepieces, and finder are all seriously lacking in quality. A far better option would be this skywatcher: www.astroshop.eu/telescopes/skywatcher-telescope-ac-102-500-startravel-bd-az-3/p,5005 you'd just want to upgrade to a 90 degree diagonal.
@PheNx-ms6td18 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargazethankyou sir
@PheNx-ms6td18 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargazei watched your review video on the skywatcher you recommended. could you send me the link to where you bought the T adaptor. i have a canon eos 5500d. should i buy any that’s compatible?
@randygonzalez625021 күн бұрын
Gross, Jupiter is fat, gassy, & old.
@Shua.a22 күн бұрын
Ive been wanting a telescope forever got one yesterday it has 3 of the red flag, its 80mm aperture and 600mm focal length, was so excited and turns out its a hobby killer?this was all my budget. Idk can i do ANY star gazing with it😭
@LearnToStargaze21 күн бұрын
What telescope is it? 80mm is great for the moon and planets. The 100mm requirement helps because it eliminates a lots of of the hobby killers, but there are plenty of scopes, like the Skywatcher Evolux 82, that are quite a bit smaller, but are awesome none the less.
@Shua.a21 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargaze its a MEEZAA 80600, im young and my parents said they will pay only a small amount because its “my first telescope”😭. But either way thank you! I will try not to let this kill my interest and keep going.
@LearnToStargaze21 күн бұрын
@@Shua.ayes, it looks like that scope managed to hit all 5 flags (quite impressively actually). That said, my first scope had this many red flags, I saw Saturn, then upgraded, then quit my job in corporate finance to become an astronomer. So there’s hope :-)
@Shua.a21 күн бұрын
@@LearnToStargaze thank you so much! That really gives me hope.
@Shua.a6 күн бұрын
So for whoever else who happens to have bought a hobby killer as a first telescope, i wanna say dont let it kill your interest at all! Last night the sky was clear so i decided to point my telescope at the moon, and the view was phenomenal, made me fall in love with astronomy all over again. So dont let it kill your hope and never give up if this is what you truly love!🤍
@Jcguz8922 күн бұрын
Stop saying kid the second u say kids😮... I don't want it anymore ..
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What do you recommend since Orion has shut its doors? I have a four year old and I’d love something I could use with my homeschool group (so a range of younger kids.) I bought a Zhumell Z100 but it looks like it might have been discontinued so I’m returning it. The Explore Firstlight doesn’t have the best of reviews and seems a little cheapy. I was going to buy the Celestron Omni AZ 102 that you recommend but it has Bluetooth. I’d rather buy something without Bluetooth since I’m using it with little kids. Thanks!
What do you recommend since Orion has shut its doors? I have a four year old and I’d love something I could use with my homeschool group (so a range of younger kids.) I bought a Zhumell Z100 but it looks like it might have been discontinued so I’m returning it. The Explore Firstlight doesn’t have the best of reviews and seems a little cheapy.
hi i’m looking to get a dob as first telescope. i mainly love clusters and want to see them without going on a laptop etc would a 12 inch or 16 inch dob do the job?
Bigger is definitely better, but a 16 inch dob is challenging to move around by yourself. It needs to be on wheels or basically be fixed in one location (not moved in and out of a house). Also, sky darkness matters more then the telescope.
Could someone give the names of these telescopes please?
It’s in the title of the video.
What do you think of the Celestron NexStar SLT 6 as a starting telescope? I'm looking for something portable in case I decide to upgrade in the future. With a budget of 1500 euros, I plan to invest in a power bank and a complete beginner’s set with filters and optics. Does this seem like a good approach?
The 6 evolution might be a better scope for future upgrades if you can swing it. It’s slightly more portable too.
If you get a barlow lens with your "beginner" scope chuck it away.
Meh, the bigger, the better that my motto also f4 newtonians are like the Swiss army knife of the telescope world add a Barlow you get a planetary set up and a reducer you get an ultra fast astrograph add an eye piece and you get a very good visual setup but generally speaking the bigger the aperture is the more light you gonna collect which is both better for astro and visual
what if i just want to take photos of the moon
because of the up coming super blue moon
A dslr and a lens
I use an SCT for that. Higher aperture = more detail.
the mount is more important for telescopes.
Clearly.
Only in AP the mount is usually half the price of your entire set up if not more
I highly recommend a 24 inch obsession with zambuto primary for the little ones
So thankful I found your channel. Beginner star gazer here. I have the Nat Geo 70mm telescope. My question to you is, would you suggest a 6in dobsonian telescope or the Celestron star sense explorer LT 114AZ. I do plan on taking some pictures through it but not a lot. Thank you for your time. All your videos are so informative.
Thanks! The Dobsonian will be much better for stargazing. The 114 has very poor optics. For taking photos, a used SeeStar would save you a world of frustration.
Did you see americans there, i dont
What are you trying to say?
@@LearnToStargaze simply that there were no american never on the moon, only that
@@petyapetya2795oh stop being silly. I know several engineers that worked on those missions and they’re very good at building spaceships but those nerds wouldn’t know the first thing about starting an actual conspiracy.
Tell me sir! The earth round or flat?
Oblate spheroid. When designing a spacecraft (literally what I’m doing today), you use the oblatness to nudge the spacecraft along its orbit which helps you if you want to fly over the same spot at the same time each day.
Aperture is king!!!! 70mm barely gets you craters on the moon! But….the most important part of any telescope is the mount! If it’s not VERY rigid and stable, it’s a shake fest that will end people’s initiation in the hobby right then and there! You would be better off spending 300 on a 3” table top reflector if you’re looking for cheap! You be even better off with a 6” or 8” dobsonian!!!!!!
Yes, any regular viewer of my channel knows all these things quite well.
Rather than the Tele-Vue 24mm Panoptic 1.25" is there any con to getting the Tele-Vue 27mm Panoptic 2" (for about $40 more)? I can't get both. I own an Orion 10" Intelliscope Dob.
That 27 would be perfect for the Dob.
Can I just sell part of my soul to get GODlike eyes? That’s too many telescopes to deal with. 🤦🏻♂️
Just get one an 8 inch dob or newtonian on an eq mount depending on what you want to do the cheapest thing is a visual setup the most expensive is an AP setup
You can get 2x binoculars. I assume that’s what the gods use.
Would you suggest a refractor or reflector telescope?
I recommend the telescope you’re going to use the most for what you want to accomplish. I’m currently designing an RCT (telescope) for a spacecraft, this is the ideal design for that purpose. If you want to take photos, a small APO refractor is a great place to start. If you want to stargaze, a Dobsonian is the way to go.
One thing missing from these presentations is how dark? I have been using Seestar in Bortle 4.5 (sqm reads 20.3). I see one use is as a gentle intro to image processing. Most simply by post-process the final jpeg (i darken the sky) or download the stacked FITS file (which gives you 16 bits per pixel) and manipulate it with Siril (suggestion from Cuiv - thanks) or redo the stack.
Man, downloading Stellarium on my phone inspired me to get my own telescope, it will come in 2 days. Right now I am just using my eye balls to see the night sky, and the app is making it really easy because you can just point it at the sky and see what can be seen by naked eye (if you configure it properly)
please slow down....how about two or tree at a time
Look for more detail in our long form videos.
Have you ever seen that big face next to the moon...trying to find evidence its a HOAX
I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Any amazing suggestions for under 400?
Starsense table top Dobsonian, skywatcher 102 AZ, 6 inch Dobsonian (any brand).
@@LearnToStargaze okay thank you, I’ve always wanted to get started since I was a kid. Truly thank you for even responding.
@@LearnToStargazewhat about one to take cool pictures with? Will the forementioned ones work?
@@yeahmane1274these telescopes are for stargazing. If you want to try astrophotography on a budget, look for refurbished SeeStar Telescope on B&H Photo.
Hey bro I need more help calibrating my telescope. It's the same one in your video. I bought it brand new and over a year later I barely found out this whole time it's off. I just thought it sucked as bad as the app that comes with it. Please help.
You probably need to meet with your local astronomy club. It’s likely the secondary mirror is twisted. You should at least have chrisp views of the Moon with that scope.
Fun and very informative video dude, kudos!
Thanks!
Hi, is there any eye piece that i can buy that would allow more magnification to see Jupiter better for this telescope? Or the 10mm is the max? Thanks.
I’ve found that higher quality eyepieces help with contrast and clarity, these typically cost about the same price or more as the telescope, a 10mm Baader Hyperion for example. This telescope has a very small aperture, so that’s going to be the limiting factor.
@@LearnToStargaze thanks.
Why you put Mars as a background
Why not?
No it’s just that I’m so curious not why not I like the background
curious why you used the flattener with the reducer?
What do you mean with the reducer?
Personally I still put finderscopes on my telescopes rather than red dot ones 😂
Is the Celestron Astromaster 102mm refractor a good telescope for kids? Thanks in advance.
Yes, I like it. It would benefit from slow motion controls, but the pan handle is relatively easy to control.
I am not a child but as a beginner the 152/1200 dobsonian is really great to learn!
Absolutely!
Great review from people who knows.
Thanks Tony!
Would you be interested in reviewing a binocular?
Maybe image stabilized binoculars, or the new smart binoculars.
@@LearnToStargaze Can I have your e-mail?
😁👍🏻🔝
Thanks for astrohopper! I can now find stars easier with my dobson!
Oh also, I use the same omegon dobson you used in a video! The 152/1200 advanced X N! Really nice scope
Is there any way I can just buy the mount so that I can put another OTA on it? I don't quite like the helical focuser on this scope, so I would like to just buy the virtuoso mount (not the SynScan push mount, the GTi specifically) I also don't care if it's overseas.
Not sure, I’d have to spend some time googling that one.
I’m looking for hobby and this is a very expensive hobby 😂
Stargazing is literally the least expensive hobby there is. You just go outside and look up. Telescopes are optional.
@@LearnToStargaze I’ll let you know how things go. Thanks!! I was making a joke cause of all the telescopes and equipment you were showing that’s all. Lol
Might have to get this ngl
Yo, my dumbass was trying to align my finderscope using… saturn…. At night. Thank you.
I'm choosing between the Zenithstar 61 and the sharpstar 61 for astrophotography. Which one do you think is best? I'm going to be using it on the star adventurer 2i, and am trying to keep a low budget
They should be about the same. Just make sure you get the appropriate field flattener.
People recommend the Sharpstar
I missed the title…there is EQ in the name. What should I do?
What scope is it?
Excellent advice John! 5G?! Huge THANKS for that tip. Now I know as well. I've been assuming it was the ASIair mini, and living with it for a year 🤣. That said, its only been annoying when taking flats and short exposures. Tip: ZWO have an M54 filter drawer for this camera. The duo is a great camera! If you want to 1sec guiding (through the filter) you do need to use high gain though. I find 2-3 sec exposures avoids chasing the seeing most nights, and that lets you drop the gain if you want to. Also at 1sec its harder to maintain a lock on the guide star when the targets get low in the sky. I'm actually using 5 sec on the main camera for autofocus and (for me) that's a lot more of a drag than the delay in wifi image transfer. Alas the light pollution filters are needed in Bortle 7 and this is the price you pay. From my latitude at this time of year all the best targets I can get to from my balcony are very low south west. I'm getting maybe 20-40 mins usable data each night, but it all adds up if you can get a few sessions in. I have a similar setup for my grab and go rig: an FF80+reducer (clone of Askar 80 PHQ) on an AM3+PE160+TC40 with a 2600DUO. Its lightweight at 16kg all-up (excl. battery) and I can easily carry it fully assembled. The clean OTA (without a guidescope) slips easily into soft luggage too. Just three bags (OTA, Tripod, Mount) plus a Jackery 500 make it a dream to transport. I also use a pegasus pocket powerbox micro (attached to the tube ring near the saddle) to help with cable management, power distribution and dew control. So only 3 plugs need to be disconnected to dismount the tube assembly. The dewstraps, PPBmicro, ASIairMini, 2600DUO & EAF all stay attached when packing. I use Alex tech sleeves tie wraps and tape to bundle and tidy all the OTA wiring semi-permanently - the reduced wear and tear on the plugs adds to reliability. In contrast, my big rig (EON 130APO) needs a top of the range camping cart, and on the AM5 mount weighs 35kg (this was 70kg when it was still on the EQ6). Its too big for the balcony and needs set up every time on the (communal) roof terrace. That's nearly an hour of work. Part of the reason I went small.
As a beginner, I will stay to my 152/1200 dobson for some time haha
How bad the coma is? What FOV is reasonable without coma? Have you tried different camera to achieve focus? How well was it collimated? I consider getting one for EAA/AP since it is fast and CA free.
i’m new to this. i bort a 1000mm /90mm 5x barlow 4,10,25mm lenses and a magnification of 750x
Just toss the 5x Barlow and 4mm eyepiece in the bin, and you should be good to go! That telescope’s highest useful magnification is 180x, but realistically 40x is what you’ll want to use.
@@LearnToStargazethankyou for your reply good sir, are you saying that the rest of my magnification is a waste. i spent £280 on the Telescope OPTICON Constellation PRO 90F1000EQ. should i get a refund and buy something else for my money or is this telescope a keeper. i appreciate your advise
@@PheNx-ms6td Yes, you should get a refund, if you want to look at space. That telescopes seems designed as a decoration, but not for actual use, the mount, eyepieces, and finder are all seriously lacking in quality. A far better option would be this skywatcher: www.astroshop.eu/telescopes/skywatcher-telescope-ac-102-500-startravel-bd-az-3/p,5005 you'd just want to upgrade to a 90 degree diagonal.
@@LearnToStargazethankyou sir
@@LearnToStargazei watched your review video on the skywatcher you recommended. could you send me the link to where you bought the T adaptor. i have a canon eos 5500d. should i buy any that’s compatible?
Gross, Jupiter is fat, gassy, & old.
Ive been wanting a telescope forever got one yesterday it has 3 of the red flag, its 80mm aperture and 600mm focal length, was so excited and turns out its a hobby killer?this was all my budget. Idk can i do ANY star gazing with it😭
What telescope is it? 80mm is great for the moon and planets. The 100mm requirement helps because it eliminates a lots of of the hobby killers, but there are plenty of scopes, like the Skywatcher Evolux 82, that are quite a bit smaller, but are awesome none the less.
@@LearnToStargaze its a MEEZAA 80600, im young and my parents said they will pay only a small amount because its “my first telescope”😭. But either way thank you! I will try not to let this kill my interest and keep going.
@@Shua.ayes, it looks like that scope managed to hit all 5 flags (quite impressively actually). That said, my first scope had this many red flags, I saw Saturn, then upgraded, then quit my job in corporate finance to become an astronomer. So there’s hope :-)
@@LearnToStargaze thank you so much! That really gives me hope.
So for whoever else who happens to have bought a hobby killer as a first telescope, i wanna say dont let it kill your interest at all! Last night the sky was clear so i decided to point my telescope at the moon, and the view was phenomenal, made me fall in love with astronomy all over again. So dont let it kill your hope and never give up if this is what you truly love!🤍
Stop saying kid the second u say kids😮... I don't want it anymore ..
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So beautiful…thanks for sharing!