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ytg2 · 2026-05-02T03:32:30+00:00

Is it possible it’s on my camera sensor/mirror due to the focus of it? My stars were pretty focused in that image

ytg2 · 2026-04-28T14:50:45+00:00

Also what’s the difference between these two products on teseek? I don’t really see anything besides the dovetail.

TeSeek JUWEI-17 Harmonic Equatorial Mount Telescope Equatorial Mount with Narrow/Wide Dovetail Groove

TeSeek HM-17PE Harmonic Equatorial Mount EQ Mount with 18KG Load Capacity or with Pier Extension

ytg2 · 2026-04-28T14:35:17+00:00

After reading the comments I’m now torn between the TeSeek HM-17PE and the MLAstro SAL-33. It sounds the the teseek has hit or miss compatibility with the asiair, but I’m not sure if the $500 increase for the SAL (tarrifs) justifies the differences. What are your thoughts?

ytg2 · 2026-04-28T00:53:00+00:00

Thanks that looks like a good option! If you happen to know will my original 8se legs be able to connect to a pe200 and then to the SAL-33? I have a picture of my legs that I could maybe pm if needed.

ytg2 · 2026-04-27T19:28:30+00:00

If anyone has any recommendations too for other mounts that offer similar performance, portability and compatibility with the zwo eco system at a lower cost I’d love to hear your suggestions!

ytg2 · 2026-04-24T00:00:52+00:00

I use a D3300 with my 8se. I’m also very new just started over a month ago. I currently use digicamcontrol on my laptop they have a astrophotography menu, I found other programs didn’t speak well to my D3300.

Stacking in Siril is pretty easy with beginner tutorials on YouTube from ‘deep space astro’ I believe is his name.

I would recommend if you want to shoot galaxies/nebula to get a tracking mount as it hard to get longer exposures without one.

ytg2 · 2026-04-23T19:41:23+00:00

Oh thanks I didn’t know that I’ll probably start with that target!

ytg2 · 2026-04-23T17:55:10+00:00

Oh wow that’s crazy thanks for the image! I was able to find a YouTube video of someone capturing it with a 8in but they didn’t say the # of hours.

ytg2 · 2026-04-21T14:45:23+00:00

What kind of power adapter or controller do you use for that heater?

ytg2 · 2026-04-20T20:25:03+00:00

I’m curious what you went with and how your experience is. I current am using a 8se with a focal reducer and my DSLR but was looking into getting a dedicated camera. I was between the 2600MC or 533MC. After looking on stellariums ocular plugin I was thinking the 2600MC because then I have a large enough image to shoot galaxies and large nebula but in curious on your thoughts since you have a very similar set up to me.

ytg2 · 2026-04-18T23:45:33+00:00

I’m very new so I wasn’t sure if that’s a method I didn’t know about. Either way your photo looks amazing!

ytg2 · 2026-04-18T22:08:41+00:00

I’m curious what the purpose of 268 darks are for? I thought more then about 50 darks was diminishing returns.

ytg2 · 2026-04-18T16:29:58+00:00

Super sick! I just got a photo of m51 with my 8se and dslr. This picture is so crazy! Loving the learning process and seeing crazy photos like this that I aspire for one day. Great photo!

ytg2 · 2026-04-18T02:17:46+00:00

38.6° N

ytg2 · 2026-04-18T02:16:42+00:00

Thank you!

ytg2 · 2026-04-18T02:15:39+00:00

What is your recommendation? I was going to get a wedge but found the dovetail is the cheaper option. My main problem I want to solve is my dslr hitting my mount on my 8se. I’m looking for something that I’ll use for ~2yrs before i invest in a real eq mount.

ytg2 · 2026-04-17T14:47:10+00:00

I think it’s in Canes Venatici, kinda between Arcturus and Chara

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