Any solar observers on here?

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Taken with a dwarf 2 smart telescope

 

[Odanscoils]

Tonight

Those are some Nice pinpoints.
Excellent work.

 

[Odanscoils]

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?

 

[Odanscoils]

The little Telescope I purchased now has a program update to be used in an equitorial mount position.
The single photos can be extended form 10 seconds to 30 seconds without bluring the target

I've never seen that mount.
What's it called ?
Is your scope on there ?

 

[Odanscoils]

What ever you guys are using.
Some really sharp images.

 

[Coin Rescue Inc]

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.

Seestar | Smart Telescope | S50

Established in 2011, ZWO introduced Seestar in April 2023 as a visionary sub-brand. With a dedication to astronomy, Seestar strives to provide innovative solutions for accessing the cosmos.

www.seestar.com

I did get an after market 2" threaded adapter I can place over the lens to add my own filter if I want.

 

[Coin Rescue Inc]

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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[Odanscoils]

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.

 

[Mike Hillis]

I haven't even got close to digging in a box for a camera. Personal time has been in short supply so far this year. I appreciate the pictures that have been shared.

HH
Mike

 

[karmall]

One of my other hobbies beside treasure hunting is astronomy, which includes observing the sun. It is probably the most interesting thing in the heavens to watch. Every day it looks different and sometimes you could swear some of its feature look like living creatures. I have observed it during both solar minimum and solar maximums ( we are in solar maximum now) and it's always awesome to view in Hydrogen-alpha

I use a Coronado PST Ha telescope with both the standard > 1.0 angstrom and a double stacked > .5 angstrom etalon filter depending on what's going on that day.

Any other sun watchers on here? If so maybe we can keep a thread going. I got a telescope camera a few years ago that I didn't really use much due to various reasons at the time but I have been thinking about digging it out and having another go at it. Maybe I can post some pictures and build up some interest.

Anyway....thought I would give a shout out.
HH
Mike

I’m just getting into solar observing myself, still learning the ropes. I’ve heard great things about the Coronado PST. Would love to see some of your pics if you dig out that camera!

 

[Coin Rescue Inc]

Photo of camera-telescope working over night.
The lens has a built in heater you can activate if needed.