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Dave, Sorry but it did sound like you were looking at just starting. For your multi-day field setup you may be interested in a Telegizmos cover. I have used one for my C-11/Mach1 for continuous months

Have a meeting I need to get to but just a few comments from one who started out using a C14 for astro photos. Number one.... If you can, get the absolute best mount you ever think you're going to

Thanks all. A little more information to help guide the discussion: 1. I'm not interested in beginning astrophotography. Sorry if I gave this impression. 2. Although I may eventually be interested in

Dave, With respect if you are just starting to learn astrophotography you need to simplify your setup significantly. Here are a few suggestions in no particular order. a. The most important component

I own a C14 on an AP1100. Both are in theory portable, but frankly I would only take them into the boonies if it is for more than one night. For more casual portability I would suggest a C11 on a

Thanks Lou. Yes, I'm aware of its size. But there are those who transport this instrument. And besides, it's a small scope :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwVg1M6bURI

I have an observatory-mounted C14HD on a CGE-PRO mount. Have you ever seen this beast? It is much larger and heavier than you think. Unless you are a body builder, I don't recommend this set-up as a

I'm interested in astrophotography using a C14. I would need to transport the C14 though as my condominium lacks a suitable setup location. Due to portability requirements, I was leaning towards the

Where is the "jelly donut"? <g> (the rock dislodged by rover) Stan

Wow! Christopher Go has nothing over you. Stan

Beautiful Brian ! Christian

Seeing was pretty good for a change when this 3 minute image was made: http://www.bcastropics.com/img/gallery/3/Mars-02-17-14-080802-set_full.jpg

Seeing was excellent last night! The first time in quite some time I could boast that. Europa is seen to the right of the GRS:

Beautiful!! I am so jealous! great work. Stan

Nice seeing for a while when this 10 minute image was taken: http://www.bcastropics.com/img/gallery/3/2014-02-01-0210_6-RGB6-set_full.jpg

Hi, Have a look here for an in deep discussion of planetary color imaging : http://www.planetary-astronomy-and-imaging.com/en/prefer-true-color-imaging/ Best Christian

Very Nice Brian :-)

Brian, That is a very good start! I was out at 5am and seeing stunk here in Decatur. Dan L

Hey Stan, I agree with what you said. But, the monitors we use and the images we process in Photoshop (or whichever program) are set to display pictures in the human visual acuity, around 60% green,

Seeing was pretty good when this 8 minute image was taken: http://www.bcastropics.com/img/gallery/3/2014-01-20-0241_7-Jup_L_13_08_2012_101226-RGB3-set_full.jpg