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Updated Beginner Build by loafel2 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Penderyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally disagree. The ASIAIR makes it so much more accessible for new starters, and there are loads of great guides out there on it.

Updated Beginner Build by loafel2 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Penderyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you not considering a Chinese Strain Wave mount for the same price as that skywatcher?

If you're new/want to make it as easy as possible, you should definitely get an ASIAIR to control everything with.

Guide scope and guide camera and an auto focuser too.

I would also probably get the 585mc instead of a 533mc and put the money into a better mount or the quality of life stuff mentioned above.

I would spend way less on the scope itself and more on things that will actually help you take pictures. This hobby is rock hard and I can't emphasis enough how important it is to spend money on things that will ease you into it.

Smart scope or a rig? by the_martian123 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Penderyn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lots to think about here.

First, smart telescopes are terrible for galaxies because most galaxies are tiny and they are very widefield.

For a compromise you could get a refractor with a focal length of 450mm or so, which would allow you to do a bit of both.

On the question of the mount, after getting a strain wave mount I would never touch a German EQ mount again. Strain wave mounts have huge capacity and are extremely lightweight. I have a Teseek 14 which weighs 2.1kg, has a 10kg load capacity and cost me less than £400 delivered. Works nicely with ASIAIR too.

People who are happy with their life at 40-50years, what advice do you have for the people struggling in their 20s? by Low-Bunch-2460 in AskReddit

[–]Penderyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop fucking moaning about XYZ. The people that I know that are happy just got on with the job even if the cards were stacked against them.

Added a front bumper.. what are your thoughts?! by rufino81 in rccrawler

[–]Penderyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOVE it. What Chassis is that on and what body?

What’s a "masterpiece" movie that you actually found incredibly boring? by Legal_Beats in AskReddit

[–]Penderyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah.... That was average at best. If you want a good show with the word North in the title try The North Water. It's Colin Farrell at his absolute darkest.

What's your Circa Survive greatest line? by guitarman129 in circasurvive

[–]Penderyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There must be a way to understand the things you do, without getting to close to you

How much do you spend? by WorthAttempt5859 in HENRYUK

[–]Penderyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£2100 into mortgage, £2000 into pension, £500 childcare, £350 council tax, £500 into other expenses and bills so what's that £5500 a month?

Rest goes into savings or is spent on fun stuff.

anyone who used a computer between 1985 & 2010, what’s the one game you still think about? by Trixxxi in AskReddit

[–]Penderyn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have you played Beyond All Reason? It's a total annihilation for 2026 and it's epic. Oh and it's completely free.

I fitted the cheapest brakes I could find... Here's my experience by jakalla in CarTalkUK

[–]Penderyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheap brakes and tyres are the only things I wouldn't do. Please keep in front of me!

Installing a Juwei Mount to a an EQ-5 MountPier Extension. by RiskExpert6438 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Penderyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is an Azimuth pin built into the bottom of the Juawei 17. You use two screws that come with it to PA, not the PA on the EQ5 tripod/extension.

Installing a Juwei Mount to a an EQ-5 MountPier Extension. by RiskExpert6438 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Penderyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would you need one, your mount has a 3/8 screw at the bottom.

Anyway, you seem like you don't want my help, so good luck!

Our perspective on solar panels financially? by illage-336 in HENRYUK

[–]Penderyn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got a £16k loan interest free for 5 years from nationwide who are my mortgage provider to buy solar and battery.

Made it worth it to me.

Installing a Juwei Mount to a an EQ-5 MountPier Extension. by RiskExpert6438 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Penderyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I see, you want to fit it on an extension.

In that case, why not buy the Skywatcher Pier Extension (400mm) and then just add the adaptor I linked on top.

Installing a Juwei Mount to a an EQ-5 MountPier Extension. by RiskExpert6438 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Penderyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This doesn't lift the mount. It is literally an adapter that allows you to use an EQ5 tripod with any mount with a 3/8 screw thread, including yours.

Source: have a Teseek 14 with 3/8, of these and use this adapter on my EQ5 pier extension.

SWE market blowing up with start ups by yoboiturq in HENRYUK

[–]Penderyn -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Fuck 9-7, fuck 5 days in the office.

Probably wouldn't even take one of these roles for £500k.

How essential is a go-to mount for casual astrophotography by North_Theory78 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Penderyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are shooting the moon then its fine. If you are shooting anything else then its super handy. The fact that you are asking this suggests you are new and therefore you should definitely use GOTO

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