Sun Position
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I noticed a new product was being released called the Orion SteadyPix Quick Smartphone Adapter. I had been researching the options for afocal astrophotography. I have purchased a Carson HookUpz 2.0 and a different model of the SteadyPix Deluxe. One of the first thing interesting about the SteadyPix Quick was the price which was around
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We had a series of clear nights so I decided to take the Meade LX70 Refractor out for its first light. I was going to try to find the Andromeda Galaxy since I had noticed Cassiopeia overhead a couple of nights before. I setup the refractor and the first issue I had was getting it
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I decided to do some research on the options to connect my Canon DSLR to the Meade LX70 Refractor. I had a special adapter for the ETX 90EC that allows the Canon to connect along with a T-mount adapter. So, I first searched for adapters for the LX70 but didn’t find any. I did find
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The Meade LX70 Refractor came with finder scope but realized it would be difficult to use with the telescope was pointed straight up. I remember purchasing an Orion Right-Angle Finder Scope earlier and it didn’t work out. So, I found it and it easily fit on the LX70 Refractor.
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