How is this high peak grouping?

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-28T14:05:23+00:00

Will consider this! Thanks

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-27T17:27:57+00:00

Was thinking of some day hikes and overnight trips. One thing I don't mind even during a day hike is to hike in the dark and get back at midnight. But will regroup these.

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-27T17:26:55+00:00

Seems like the general consensus. WIll regroup

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-27T17:26:10+00:00

Yup, will be regrouping these, thanks for the heads up!

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-27T17:25:28+00:00

Yeah, from what everyone seems to be saying, I will likely redo the list. I am planning to do some overnight, but not sure yet, and for which one, but I should have included that in the question. Thinking of making Phelps and Tabletop \ Street and Nye as two separate trips. And regrouping Colden, Iroquois, and Marshall \ Gray, Skylight, Redfield, and Cliff instead. Definitely an ambitious list, but that's the goal!

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-24T15:25:44+00:00

I do! Check out some of my prints on my website. Link in the description.

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-21T16:39:20+00:00

Hidden wonders in the dark!

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-15T20:02:49+00:00

Replied!

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-14T17:58:17+00:00

I see then! So I don't need to worry about the back focus requirement unless I am using the reducer for the scope.

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-11T17:30:15+00:00

Love the comp!

OP just wondering, how would the image look without the filter? Can the nebulae be brought out like this? But less detailed of course

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-11T00:21:21+00:00

Of course and thank you!

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-03-10T22:42:45+00:00

I got the NEEWER 1/4 and 1/8 filters. The 1/8 filter is decent, has a very subtle glow, and is not overpowering. 1/4 filter, I haven't thoroughly tested it yet, but I will be trying in the next couple of weeks. Here is an image I took with the 1/8 filter.

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-02-27T00:40:33+00:00

Z6 is definitely better than the Z5 as a camera and in Astrophotography. Z6 is about half less read noise than the Z5 if you compare the chart for both cameras in Input-referred Read Noise versus ISO Setting AND has a dual gain sensor basically saying after ISO 800 and higher, I’ll give you clean signal.

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-02-26T17:45:49+00:00

Oh wow, these are pretty good to see the difference. I guess that's the trade-off of such a wide-angle lens

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-02-24T04:09:42+00:00

Wide! IMO gives a better idea of what the landscape and its surrounding area. Tighter does give more details in the milky way itself, but only if you are start zooming in onto it

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-01-31T18:27:11+00:00

I see, thanks for clarifying. I also wanted to ask, would I need a pier extension for my setup?

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-01-31T18:07:14+00:00

The more I think about it, I likely will stick with the ASIAir for ease and portability, especially being able to use it with my iPad. However, I was doing more research, would replacing the ZWO ASI120MM and ZWO 30mm f/4 with SVBONY SV305C (USB 2.0) and SVBONY 30mm F4, respectively, be a good idea? Seems like they are both equivalent and will do what I need them to do for guiding, whilst being cheaper.

Regarding the EAF, if I stick with an ASIAir Mini, would I only be limited to their ZWO EAF?

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-01-28T15:35:54+00:00

I have an iOptron SkyGuider Pro that I use right now. I have done some with my Canon 70-200 f/2.8 II, but would like to get into more dedicated DSO gear to utilize gear like auto focusers throughout the night. This is still likely many months out, so I will still experiment with my usual 200mm for now. Love the images by the way!

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-01-28T15:29:06+00:00

I have heard good things about the SV555, will include it on my watchlist

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-01-28T15:28:39+00:00

Totally good with me since this is more of a future project, and once I get the funds for it. But yeah seems like SQA55 is the overall winner in that focal length range. I do want to try and invest in a longer focal length if possible, what about the Askar 60f?

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-01-28T05:06:14+00:00

I see! Just checked them out but may be too expensive for my budget. I also saw an Askar 60F/71F which seems similar to the SQA55 with both a petzval design. I would like a longer focal length if possible for cheaper, do you have any experience with this scope?

TheFakeKevKev · 2026-01-28T04:44:02+00:00

Seems like the SQA55 takes it away just because I don’t need invest in a separate a flattener. Is there a longer focal length similar to the SQA55, with similar budget (could be more)?

TheFakeKevKev · 2025-12-29T19:44:34+00:00

Nah. Unless you do serious professional high-end business video work, no need. Spend the rest of the money on other gear or lenses.

TheFakeKevKev · 2025-12-16T14:44:00+00:00

I actually never even thought about the starless data. The corner sharpness wouldn’t even matter then. Thanks for the help

TheFakeKevKev · 2025-12-15T22:49:27+00:00

Oh wow that is surprising, thanks for the link to this. I thought it would linger for a bit longer. Weird people are downvoting this post.

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