Cuiv's videos are excellent! This is in a similar vain, I've been planning this for a long while and gathering the parts for months as I want identical optical chains, or as near as possible. Should be great to see what it can do, just need some clear skies and astro darkness!
Andy, I am working on the same thing, only using the Skywatcher Quattro 150P, so I look forward to you testing your dual rig and seeing how it goes. CS!
Hi Dave , I'm also considering a dual 150 , my main gripe is post processing and will the two stacks recombine in pixel math or would it be Photoshop ?
Ooh, this is brilliant! A hydrogen-alpha filter on one, O3 on the other, and you can capture both in the same session, simultaneously, so under identical conditions. Gonna need a beefy tracking mount though. I see you have two more videos in this series. I'll definitely watch those as well. Clear skies (hah, as if we even get those in northern Europe lately), and best of luck with rhe project!
Totally understand your ressoning on this Andy. Living in the Uk we definitely need to make the most of what little time we have available for imaging. I currently have three rigs built up ready to use but only two mounts, one of which is a grab and go mount. Your set up looks awesome, I'm sure you will realy enjoy using it. Will you be mounting this permanently, or at least semi permanently outside? I have been doing things a bit different going for imaging two seperate targets simultaneously but I can see the benefits in what you're doing. I have thought about buying a second SY135 f2 lens or either Red Cat51 or 81GT to allow me to do the same but having to buy an extra camera, EAF, filter draw etc is just too much. I would recommend anyone starting out in astro photography in the UK considers a double rig, perhaps start with a single and add to it later on. After this last year I wish I had done so, it would have saved a lot of frustration in not being able to capture enough data.
Thanks so much. Sounds like you've got some nice setups. I have to rig for each imaging session, which is why I am keen to maximise the imaging time. However this also has challenges for aligning the scopes each time. I've love to have a permanent rig but its not currently feasible for me. However who knows in the future! Should be an interesting project!
Yes, the AZEQ6. The CQ350 was not released when I was mount shopping, however it was on my list just not available until about 16 months after I got my AZEQ6. The AZEQ6 is pretty good.
I aleady have a 150 f4 , have often thought ,could i add another one to double the subs . Is it worth the cost and hassle? i also own a 250f4 maybe i should spend on other things like pixinsight maybe? Currently i m happy with Siril Great project though!
The biggest improvement for me was Pixinsight as it is dedicated to astro imaging, it is so powerful and a never ending amount to learn. Is it worth trying two scopes, I think so, and its fun trying!
Looks like a fun project. I understand you started with one telescope. But how does this compare with going to a single 10 in Newtonian in terms of light gathering and resolution. Perhaps the 10 in scope would be more expensive, but then you just need one camera, one set of filters, one corrector, one computer (?), simplified mounting. Focal length would be different but could a reducer handle that?
A larger aperture tends to give move detail as it will have better resolving ability and detail. However this project is about gathering as much data as possible in a manageable package with a good beginners scope so it will be exciting to see what the results are like.
I am thinking of 3d printing one for my 8" StellaLyra so I would be interested to know this as well please. have you got the file you used to 3d print to hand so I can see how you made it?
Looks like someone has been watching Cuiv!
Looking forward to a results video.
Cuiv's videos are excellent! This is in a similar vain, I've been planning this for a long while and gathering the parts for months as I want identical optical chains, or as near as possible. Should be great to see what it can do, just need some clear skies and astro darkness!
Andy, I am working on the same thing, only using the Skywatcher Quattro 150P, so I look forward to you testing your dual rig and seeing how it goes. CS!
Good luck with your dual rig!
Hi Dave , I'm also considering a dual 150 , my main gripe is post processing and will the two stacks recombine in pixel math or would it be Photoshop ?
Ooh, this is brilliant! A hydrogen-alpha filter on one, O3 on the other, and you can capture both in the same session, simultaneously, so under identical conditions. Gonna need a beefy tracking mount though.
I see you have two more videos in this series. I'll definitely watch those as well. Clear skies (hah, as if we even get those in northern Europe lately), and best of luck with rhe project!
Totally understand your ressoning on this Andy. Living in the Uk we definitely need to make the most of what little time we have available for imaging. I currently have three rigs built up ready to use but only two mounts, one of which is a grab and go mount. Your set up looks awesome, I'm sure you will realy enjoy using it. Will you be mounting this permanently, or at least semi permanently outside?
I have been doing things a bit different going for imaging two seperate targets simultaneously but I can see the benefits in what you're doing. I have thought about buying a second SY135 f2 lens or either Red Cat51 or 81GT to allow me to do the same but having to buy an extra camera, EAF, filter draw etc is just too much. I would recommend anyone starting out in astro photography in the UK considers a double rig, perhaps start with a single and add to it later on. After this last year I wish I had done so, it would have saved a lot of frustration in not being able to capture enough data.
Thanks so much. Sounds like you've got some nice setups. I have to rig for each imaging session, which is why I am keen to maximise the imaging time. However this also has challenges for aligning the scopes each time. I've love to have a permanent rig but its not currently feasible for me. However who knows in the future! Should be an interesting project!
popped in to say hello, i see you went for the az-eq6 :) and not the cq350
Yes, the AZEQ6. The CQ350 was not released when I was mount shopping, however it was on my list just not available until about 16 months after I got my AZEQ6. The AZEQ6 is pretty good.
I aleady have a 150 f4 , have often thought ,could i add another one to double the subs . Is it worth the cost and hassle? i also own a 250f4 maybe i should spend on other things like pixinsight maybe? Currently i m happy with Siril Great project though!
The biggest improvement for me was Pixinsight as it is dedicated to astro imaging, it is so powerful and a never ending amount to learn. Is it worth trying two scopes, I think so, and its fun trying!
Just stumbled across your channel. New sub! Clear skies from Waterloo, Ontario 🇨🇦
Thanks and welcome!
Looks great Andy look forward to those photons it will image with both of them
Thanks Tich, hope to get them imaging as soon as astro darkness returns!
They look great Andy. Thanks. 👍🏻🔭
Thanks you!
Hi Andy great to see your new setup mate, looking forward to seeing what this set-up can do is the mount the EQ6 ?
Thanks Tony, yes it's the AZEQ6.
Looks like a fun project. I understand you started with one telescope. But how does this compare with going to a single 10 in Newtonian in terms of light gathering and resolution. Perhaps the 10 in scope would be more expensive, but then you just need one camera, one set of filters, one corrector, one computer (?), simplified mounting. Focal length would be different but could a reducer handle that?
A larger aperture tends to give move detail as it will have better resolving ability and detail. However this project is about gathering as much data as possible in a manageable package with a good beginners scope so it will be exciting to see what the results are like.
Good look with this.
I'm excited for you Andy. Always wanted a 130PDS and have just bagged one, though I won't get hold of it for a while. TWO 130's looks awesome!
Thanks!
Cuiv?
It looks awesome.
But will the 3 printed stuff hold up? Especially the secondary mirror.
I am thinking of 3d printing one for my 8" StellaLyra so I would be interested to know this as well please. have you got the file you used to 3d print to hand so I can see how you made it?
Cheapest way I see to get two matching cameras would be to go the DSLR route.
Thanks, luckily I've managed to get another camera now, I'll update in the next video!