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Taken with a dwarf 2 smart telescope
 

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Here is a redo on the Orion from last night.
It was a clearer but colder sky.
The photo says 50 mins of photos in this view saved but that process took at least 2 hrs. Some 10 second exposures are automatically rejected if not up too stuff.
Impressive detail. Which filters did you use?
 
Impressive detail. Which filters did you use?
I am using the ZWO SeeStar 50 - It has a built in filter for Deep Sky / Light Pollution. The filter automatically clicks in place or you can press a button to add it.
I did get an after market 2" threaded adapter I can place over the lens to add my own filter if I want.
 
I've never seen that mount.
What's it called ?
Is your scope on there ?
In the photo the SeeStar 50 in attached by a 3/8" Threaded Stud to an aftermarket (Red) Leveling device. When using in in the Alt/Az position it is mandatory to level the tripod for tracking the Sun or Planets.
It has 3 adjustment discs to get the base leveled.
At my location I need to set the vertical axis of the Seestar motor shaft to 43 degree's angle to match the tilt of the earth's access. I think that matches the latitude of where I live. The scope motor then rotates in an opposite direction to counteract the rotation of the earth, as it takes Photos. To get the Seestar at this angle, I purchased an adjustable camera Pan and Tilt head.
There is a gyroscope in the Seestar that tells you when you are at the correct angle.

I put it on a Tripod that came with my larger telescope. I have a 2x6 wooden railing on my deck. Instead of the tripod I think I can drill a 3/8" hole in the railing and mount the assemble there.

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In the photo the SeeStar 50 in attached by a 3/8" Threaded Stud to an aftermarket (Red) Leveling device. When using in in the Alt/Az position it is mandatory to level the tripod for tracking the Sun or Planets.
It has 3 adjustment discs to get the base leveled.
At my location I need to set the vertical axis of the Seestar motor shaft to 43 degree's angle to match the tilt of the earth's access. I think that matches the latitude of where I live. The scope motor then rotates in an opposite direction to counteract the rotation of the earth, as it takes Photos. To get the Seestar at this angle, I purchased an adjustable camera Pan and Tilt head.
There is a gyroscope in the Seestar that tells you when you are at the correct angle.

I put it on a Tripod that came with my larger telescope. I have a 2x6 wooden railing on my deck. Instead of the tripod I think I can drill a 3/8" hole in the railing and mount the assemble there.

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Nice.

On the deck. No.
Everytime you move on the deck the image will shift.
I'd try a concert pillar if you're back yard is your best place to shoot.
You could put it just outside your railing.
Or do like many do. Cut a 2×2' hole in the deck.
Make a form out out of an 8" sono tube.
Or make a form out of plywood and 2×4r's.
Cut so you can put hinges on it.
Don't forget to put some support boards for it to sit on when you're done.
Paint it purty. Make a table to sit on it when you're not using your scope's.
Wifey Approved. 😊

Really enjoying your work.
 
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