I experimented with connecting a Canon T3i to an ETX-90EC. I purchase the necessary T-apdater for the ETX along with the T-mount for the Canon. The connections all went fine. I focused in the eyepiece and the flipped the mirror. I add to refocus for the camera. The first images were okay. I looked up […]
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We created a Rising and Setting Astronomy Calculator.
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The first step on astrophotography on the LightBridge was to attempt an afocal setup using a Canon PowerShot SD780 IS point-and-shot camera. After the counterweight issue was resolved, the next issue was to get the camera into position using the Orion SteadyPix Deluxe Camera Mount. The SteadyPix was completely adjustable but also made it more
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When I started testing my point-and-shot camera doing afocal photography, I added an Orion SteadyPix Deluxe Camera Mount. However, when I pointed the LightBridge at a telephone pole in the distance for testing, the LightBridge tube was too top heavy. I did some research and one common solution was to add some magnets. Though it
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I decided to purchase the solar filters I researched before. The installing was very easy. I had noticed a video on Rainbow Symphony’s website on how to do the installing. I add to double up the felt but it was good fit. Unfortunately, it was rainy today so not able to test.
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