1st let me say: Kyle is the most AWESOME name ever! It's crazy because I have the Star Adventurer 2i, EQ6R pro and a RedCat 51. Identical set up. I added an asi air pro and no need for a computer or ascom. for $250.... you will LOVE it like I LOVE this scope!
Not sure if this applies to your guide scope but mine is quite similar and there is two ways and two screws to focus it: one where you turn to achieve focus and the other where you pull a tube out. So your pinch stars most likely are because you didn’t reach proper back focus. Try with an eyepiece first and those two ways to focus I just described. Hope this helps!
I first purchase a Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED for my WO Zenithstar 103, it worked fine. I purchased a 50mm 'Orion' (generic under many labels but the same as yours) for my Ioptron Photron, didn't like how it functioned compared to the Skywatcher.. bottom line.. purchased a second Skywatcher.
Yeah, I guess it’s one of those things that you get what you pay for. I’ve been guiding at around .6 RMS which I can’t complain but I wonder if I could get better guiding with a higher quality guide scope. I’ll check that one out!
Like everything in life ,every choice is a compromise. It seems especially true with this hobby unless you have a substantial budget. It looks like you have a sensible setup, l like it. It is hard to know how close to the deep end one should jump into the pool as a beginner
I have the Redcat 51, a Sirius EQ-G. I just received this mount and got it going. I still need a guide scope setup. I also want a polar scope camera. I can’t wait to use it.
@@KJsCosmos Look at "Astrophotography Cable Management Part 3 - Power Cables" from Allen Mitchell. If you like, you could send me an email at sager3900@gmail.com to show you how I did mine.
It’s not about what camera you have it’s about how you use it! The T3i makes for a great alternative to the expensive astronomy cameras, I love it and plan on using it for quite a while.
Finally, someone who mentions the PC, no one else ever mentions them, thank you 🙏
1st let me say: Kyle is the most AWESOME name ever! It's crazy because I have the Star Adventurer 2i, EQ6R pro and a RedCat 51. Identical set up. I added an asi air pro and no need for a computer or ascom. for $250.... you will LOVE it like I LOVE this scope!
Aye thats whats up Kyle! I have definitely considered the ASI Air. Looks like an incredibly useful tool!
@@KJsCosmos well look at my name :)
Very good video and audience-friendly demonstration. Thumb up and subscribed.
Thank you so much! More to come soon!
What are your thoughts on adding a ZWO Air Plus? Right move for a beginner?
Very nice video and overview of your setup!
Not sure if this applies to your guide scope but mine is quite similar and there is two ways and two screws to focus it: one where you turn to achieve focus and the other where you pull a tube out. So your pinch stars most likely are because you didn’t reach proper back focus. Try with an eyepiece first and those two ways to focus I just described. Hope this helps!
Thanks Phil! I have a feeling the camera is not coplanar even with the proper back focus.. still working through it!
I have the Canon EOS Ra camera also. For my light polluted sky I have the Optalong L Extreme light pollution filter.
Great video
Great intro
If you want a really GREAT! guide scope, look at the Stellarvue 50mm guide scope. The optics are amazing, they are around $150.
Sweeeeet! I will definitely check it out because this one’s not doing it for me. 😬 thanks for the suggestion friend!
I first purchase a Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED for my WO Zenithstar 103, it worked fine. I purchased a 50mm 'Orion' (generic under many labels but the same as yours) for my Ioptron Photron, didn't like how it functioned compared to the Skywatcher.. bottom line.. purchased a second Skywatcher.
Yeah, I guess it’s one of those things that you get what you pay for. I’ve been guiding at around .6 RMS which I can’t complain but I wonder if I could get better guiding with a higher quality guide scope. I’ll check that one out!
Great video brother
Planning to Buy a refractor.. so Redcat 51 or Zenithstar73.. Which one should i go for
There are many nebulas, not only galaxies, that cannot be photographed with this. They will look tiny. But, a lot of objects to photograph anyway.
Like everything in life ,every choice is a compromise. It seems especially true with this hobby unless you have a substantial budget. It looks like you have a sensible setup, l like it. It is hard to know how close to the deep end one should jump into the pool as a beginner
I have the Redcat 51, a Sirius EQ-G. I just received this mount and got it going. I still need a guide scope setup. I also want a polar scope camera. I can’t wait to use it.
Sooo exciting!! Cheers Bill!
I recommend a dc power hub and ac/dc power brick by making your own Anderson powerpole cords to tame the spaghetti monster.
Cool! Where can I find info on that type of setup?
@@KJsCosmos Look at "Astrophotography Cable Management Part 3 - Power Cables" from Allen Mitchell. If you like, you could send me an email at sager3900@gmail.com to show you how I did mine.
@@southbronxny5727 i appreciate that man! I’ll look into it!!
That looks a monster mount with a toy on it
Nice mount, nice scope but let down by the camera.
Get a decent Astro camera.
It’s not about what camera you have it’s about how you use it! The T3i makes for a great alternative to the expensive astronomy cameras, I love it and plan on using it for quite a while.
Really
@@karlk672 Yes really.. the photo of the North America/Pelican nebula in the video was taken on the Astro mod T3i, don’t have much complaints.
What camera do you use Karl?
@@markharris4421 my main camera is a Canon Rebel T3i (600D)!
You cut your hair!!
Nope! I just had it in a bun lol