Dave, greetings from NZ. Thoroughly enjoyed your video - you have clearly demonstrated a methodology that is very worthy of following. Being based well placed into the Southern Hemisphere I find most books to be focused on the NH audience. I too have taken on a task of developing an extensive spreadsheet using the four volume "Night Aky Observer's Guide" by Cooper, Kay, and Keeple. I use the WO GT 102 triple refractor with a ZWO294 MC. To filter out unsuitable potential targets I too used the tool in Telescopius to ensure the target fitted camera/scope. The time spent will be a great time saver in the future - so important for a 72 year old just getting started into this fantastic hobby. Keep up the good work. Kind regards, Charlie.
For those who would like a copy of the spreadsheet shown in the video, here it is: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hejSEDVemnKBzPsBSqRIZbhPKrlfJvBW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107777049108370290100&rtpof=true&sd=true. Please remember that it is based on my telescopes. These targets may or may not work with your setups. Your cameras and focal lengths will determine what you can shoot and not shoot! Enjoy.
Dave, greetings from NZ. Thoroughly enjoyed your video - you have clearly demonstrated a methodology that is very worthy of following. Being based well placed into the Southern Hemisphere I find most books to be focused on the NH audience. I too have taken on a task of developing an extensive spreadsheet using the four volume "Night Aky Observer's Guide" by Cooper, Kay, and Keeple. I use the WO GT 102 triple refractor with a ZWO294 MC. To filter out unsuitable potential targets I too used the tool in Telescopius to ensure the target fitted camera/scope. The time spent will be a great time saver in the future - so important for a 72 year old just getting started into this fantastic hobby. Keep up the good work.
Kind regards, Charlie.
Thanks Dave.
Super news, thank you and clear skies. Just got the book based on your recommendation
thank you!
can you share your Xcel spreadsheet?
For those who would like a copy of the spreadsheet shown in the video, here it is: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hejSEDVemnKBzPsBSqRIZbhPKrlfJvBW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107777049108370290100&rtpof=true&sd=true. Please remember that it is based on my telescopes. These targets may or may not work with your setups. Your cameras and focal lengths will determine what you can shoot and not shoot! Enjoy.