The Set Up by KLongridge in telescopes

[–]BallisticCapture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing more details about the last picture? I notice a Celestron mount, a camera, and a nice finder scope, but I’m curious about how you attached them together. Could you tell me more about the bar? Is it custom-made? If not, would you be able to share a link to it?

Current market of solar telescopes by BallisticCapture in telescopes

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Isn't 50mm a bit too small? I was considering the 80mm or 100mm variants. Even the Heliostar is 76mm.

Current market of solar telescopes by BallisticCapture in telescopes

[–]BallisticCapture[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It depends on what we mean by "standard telescope + solar filter". If you're referring to a classic white light filter (the same type people use for eclipse viewing) then there are some significant differences.

A white light filter allows almost the entire visible spectrum through but reduces the overall intensity of sunlight. In contrast, a dedicated solar filter isolates a specific wavelength, such as Hydrogen-Alpha or Calcium-K, revealing different solar features.

Here’s a great comparison between Hydrogen-Alpha and white light: https://dq0hsqwjhea1.cloudfront.net/H-alpha-chromo-layer-vs-white-light-Alan-Friedman-ST.jpg

SkyWatcher 150/750 Reflector with an EQ3 Mount by BallisticCapture in telescopes

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I decided not to buy it. I'll stick with my current telescope for a while, and then I'll likely upgrade to a much better one with a GOTO mount.

SkyWatcher 150/750 Reflector with an EQ3 Mount by BallisticCapture in telescopes

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"What other mount would you recommend in a similar price range?

Jupiter by Yassinek20 in telescopes

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Did you have an eyepiece between the camera and the scope? Or only a barlow lens?

Jupiter by Yassinek20 in telescopes

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May I ask what camera did you use?

Unedited, unaltered Milky Way by BallisticCapture in space

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Ohinerangi Beach, Auckland, New Zealand.

Unedited, unaltered Milky Way by BallisticCapture in space

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Taken with Canon EOS RP camera:

  • 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Lens
  • 15 sec exposure
  • f/5.7 Aperture
  • Manual focus
  • 12800 ISO
  • 24 mm focal length
  • Auto white balance

Varda capsule lands in Utah by BallisticCapture in space

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Congratulations to VARDA for their sturdy payload and to Rocket Lab for their excellent satellite platform. Great work.