Trickyhammr Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Hello allI'm Richard and have always had an interest in Space.A few months ago decided to finally get a telescope and start understanding what is going on above us ?.I have a Sciencetech 262 Reflector, although not yet managed to see anything through it.I also want to get into Astrophotography, I have a DSLR Cannon 1200D EOS with a 300mm zoom. Have been taking some pictures with this but not yet through the scope.Downloaded GIMP and have started to self teach myself this software ? As you can get this is all very new, so patience please as I will no doubt be asking many 'stupid' questions ? ? I am also in contact with a local astronomical society, although not yet met due to the current situation.Looking forward to my journey!Stay safe all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Hello Richard and a big welcome aboard ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Hi Richard, Welcome and please enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needmorespeed Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Hello Richard welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carastro Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Hi Richard, I am in NW Kent/SE London, which society have you been in touch with?Not familiar with your telescope, but the traditional way to take images it is either use the camera lens and do widefield, but mounted on a tracking mount, or to remove the camera lens and insert the camera into the drawtube of the telescope. This will require the addition of a T piece and T adapter.Does you mount track? Welcome to BYA by the way. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needmorespeed Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Welcome Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjdowns Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Hi Richard, and Welcome!Just starting up myself, almost ready to start imaging, if only the clouds would go away!Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevS Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Welcome aboard Richard. There are people on here that have significant experience in AP. We do however all have the same opinion, that is the only "stupid questions" are the ones that are not asked. Good luck with your endeavours.K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgrover68 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Hi - I'm also from Kent... the island that no one mentions... at least not in polite company. Don't be afraid to ask questions. I only started imaging in April/May and have asked many in the following months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalwork Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_H Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hi Richard, welcome to BYA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Welcome Richard. There no such thing as a stupid question here, so any help you need just shout out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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