@jack342able I did not - and would not use any solar filter on a large scope.
Let alone my 10". If you want to view the sun its better to view it via a small SOLAR telescope (Made for the job). I personally would never view the sun directly as I feel "safer" to use a video camera - so my own eyes stay intact. Please NEVER look directly at the sun. Regards Peter.
I think the results we see in this video are what most first time astronomers expect to see!! This level of tech is impressive as are the capabilities, well done :) although in hard times decent high tech is no longer 'too' expensive and used tech is a wise buy. I have a humble Meade Autostar 4504, years old rarely used and prob to be sold but the on board computer is working okay, if only after all these years i could set it up right!!
@CorkyDaCat - All the images I show are the best I have and many nights I go out and the seeing conditions are bad so the images are not good. I always try to be fair when anyone sends me a reply and wants to buy a scope - I refer people to their local astro club for help because as you say there are many holes to fall down and a lot of money can be wasted. I would ask you to try again with your scope - dont ditch it - and when it all clicks into place you can catch up on what your missing.
@Haighdr02 - I know it looks complicated but a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle looks hard but as you fit each part together it gets easier so please dont be put off - you can start simple - have a look at my home made telescope which did the job but now the options with electronics give you so much more scope and is how I have been able to show you the images you can obtain. When I used to try and take film pictures it was so hard and now its so much easier - and can cost you less. Sill love visual...
@MrFabregas1987 I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are you to get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
@SkynetLives Why O Why is it always money - I started with nothing and made my own scope out of junk. Ground my own 8.75 inch mirror and I did all this because I wanted a scope I could not afford to buy - so I made it...
The art of making things is not dead and if you want it enough that road still exists.
Take a look at my channel "Meade LX200 - From Home Made" for an insight.
Also a lot of my gear now is very old and some of it is a lash up - but it works.
@mazdafiero11 OH NO NO NO dude....this is not like a microscope ! the magnification actually doesnt count the exposure and the light that it collects it counts. Like i have a telescope and it can zoom into 500x and my telescope is a 6 inch. There! more inches that the mirror inside the telescope is big! than the telescope has the best light collector like a 20 inch telescope THAT is a good dream for a amateur astronomer!
I think your video is amazing I want to buy a telescope but there are so many to chose from I havent a clue where to start:( all the jargon is hard to understand and a bit off putting but Im going to get one anyway I think Ill end up being completely addicted to it to be honest!
@gillybabes98 - Hi there. Many thanks for your kind words. Ref getting a scope yourself "DONT". living in London you should first have a look for local astronimical clubs - they will be able to let you have a look via their own club scope or a members so if you and your husband went along I am sure you would both enjoy the views...
I used to live in Croydon (I class London anything within the M25) and the Croydon astro club had a very nice scope at Kenley... Loads of astro clubs around...
@liamtobyaus - At first glance you have a valid point but dont forget there is a lot of extra equipment bolted onto the scope which needs "wires". I like to keep my wires as neat and tidy as I can because its safer that way and because they are static in the way they are fixed I do tend to leave them in position if a bit of kit is removed....
if you gave me the images of the moon there, i would have suggested they had been taken from orbit by the apollo crew! nice images brucepeter! how much did you give for your tele excluding laptops and shed etc.
@magma84 Many thanks for the kind comment but - "I wish" - My images which are shown here are from a number of years observing and to obtain the best image depends on so many factors for the amateur astronomer - Hubble would just "aim and shoot" and its image would be outstanding - which is why I say
@SOyouTHINKurFUNNY - You honestly can see galaxies - If you know where to look and have a very dark moonless night (and no light pollution) you can just see the M31 galaxy with the naked eye - just - but with just a pair os simple bino's you will see it as a fuzzy blob. Sounds to me like you need to visit your local astronomical club - someone will let you have a look and perhaps all your question will be answered. Its worth the effort...
Look up the sky position of M31 = Andromeda Galaxy.
@CAYANAS1964 - Only reason is the "continuity" of the produce is better - and parts back-up is also better although I will be stuffed with my Meade which I got in 2001 and no parts are around now but thats the problem with any company that has electronics...
@Tjita1 It's been so cloudy of late I feel like giving it away - but thats the frustration you end up with in this hobby. No matter what kit you have if its not clear you cant use it - I would like to hang onto my equipment a little longer thanks...
@brucepeter2007 I'm sort of starting to think about this hobby, maybe it's something that might feel useful, but I don't know... The equipment is expensive, and as far as I see it, little oppertunity for social interaction, which my psycologist claims I need... Great video though, thanks for sharing what you do!
@Tjita1 - Thanks for looking - When you get older sometimes you just want to get away from that "social interaction" - You can feel very humble when you look into the eyepiece and see whats out there...
@Tjita1 you might be able find a local astronomy club if you want social interaction.. check astronomyclubs . com And it would be a good way to figure out what type of telescope you want. Some people might be selling used telescopes too
@brucepeter2007 Try to have some Patience "Thats ASTRONOMY TELESCOPES are about too"! CHECK YOUR WEATHER FORECAST, MAINTAIN CONSTANT WEATHER CHANNEL OR INTERNET WEATHER.Com Website. CHECK FOR WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A CLEAR UNDISTURBED STAR CLEAR NIGHT TO OBSERVE IN YOUR AREA!!
@Dbelenit I am soory to say I dont know the music - it was a YouTube audio swap to save problems with copyright. So sorry I cant help on your question. Regards Peter
@LitBolt64 Hi there - Sorry - not me or my set up you saw there but you will find most amateur set-ups look about the same. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
@barwelldkHi there - I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are you to get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
oh actually wow nowonder for a £2000 telescope :O any recommnedations with something a little less out of my price range - say £100-£150 ? of what telescope to get with a good capability of getting good pics :)
@shinraninja So kind of you to give such a comment. If you are interested how about you tryng to find your local astronomical group! You could end up seeing a lot more because most will share equipment and then you could have as much as you could ever want. Dont forget all the views are free with no admission charge -Even if you have just a standard SLR type camera with a 150 telephoto lens you can get incredable shots with just a clock driven mount holding the camera...
@daniel151994 Thanks for taking the time to comment - If you want to know more, how about trying to contact your local astronomical club - you could also get the chance to look into the eyepiece of a members scope or they may even have a club scope you could use - It will amaze you.
@H2h41 Thanks for the comment - How about making a scope? Check out my first home made scope on my other videos - taught me a hell of a lot about optics and worked very well and it was made out of junk...
Very nice! Now I know what a lx200 is capible of! I am either buying a orion starseeker130or an orion starblast6i. Ill never be able to afford a lx200! I am a 14 year old amateur, I've discovored a lot. Keep up the good work!
@mrastronomy15 Thanks for the comment - the 6" will do you well and if you get a web cam on it it will work fine on the planets - use REGISTAX to stack the video and you will be pleased at the results.
Your footage is amazing!. I am an amateur astronomist and am looking for my first telescope. I am currently looking at the celestron nextar 130 slt computerized telescope. If you could give me any suggestions for telescopes it would help me a ton. Thanks
@cgmanswim Good first scope to go for - I like computerized units as you can find things a lot easier - only thing I would say is if you can then go for an 8" this would be an ideal choice because you will find when the "bug bites" you will want a bigger scope...
If you have already been "bitten" go for the 8" even if you have to wait a while to got it but the choice is yours.
@Noway778 Hi there - I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are youto get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
Great images! I have a lesser scope, an old 8" lx 50 sct,, and with Saturn it always comes out over exposed, just don;t know how you do it. I;m fine with 3-4 inch scopes , but larger than that just no luck.
@SpaceShipRuthie Hi there - Regarding Saturn use a webcam and a Barlow lens which makes the image larger - then adjust the live image to be darker and that way when you stack the images you can always add some brightess to get the detail but you can never take it away if its over exposed.
Have a look on my site for the "Webcam Astronomy with Live Video" which shows how its done.
@turok25 Hi there - You would have to be very unlucky to have a bad problem however if you get your scope via a more local distributor it could be a lot easier if you had to return it.
Meade + Celestron are both good companies however it now seems Celestron support their older scopes for longer - this could well be a important consideration...
Fantastic video and fascinating images. I'd like a Meade scope, where to start as so much choice. You have answered the question I had which was how good an image of the planets can you see from this size, thank you and keep it up!
@saiftauheed Hi again. Because your eyes are not so good in low light levele you see nebula in BW but on the planets you get a hue of colour (but not a lot).
Because a camera is far more sensative you can see the colours as in my video pictures.
I still love to see things with my own eyes but its never as good as with a camera. The best way forward for you is look up your local astro group and go and have a look at one of the members scopes - you wont regret the time spent doing this.
do you know anything/ have any opinions about the Meade DS-2080 telescope? I am 14 years old, and I have found an interest in astronomy. Would be great to hear a reply.
@OominimaxoO Hi there and in answer to your question this would be a fine starter scope for the Moon and the Planets - plenty of work you can do on both and as its a full go-to scope it will be "all observing and no time spent messing about".
This scope is visual only so buy a good Moon atlas so you know what your looking at - like how big is the crater and how deep is it and of course its name - and prepare to be amazed - Enjoy.
@richie0o1 Hi there - I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are youto get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
@hellow533 Hi again - take a look at my last video Just one astronomy night - I used the little 80mm for all the pictures and the big scope to guide - the max exposure I used was 3 minutes and that was on M97 the rest were only 2 minutes exposure.
If you get a focal reducer that will help you a lot.
@hellow533 Ideal for the planets - tried a web cam on it yet with Registax? you should get some great results once you stack the images - Saturns starting to look better now as well...
@throwryukens So kind of you to give such a comment. If you are interested how about you tryng to find your local astronomical group! You could end up seeing a lot more because most will share equipment and then you could have as much as you could ever want. Dont forget all the views are free with no admission charge -Even if you have just a standard SLR type camera with a 150 telephoto lens you can get incredable shots with just a clock driven mount holding the camera...
@TreyOConner Take a look at the video again and between time 030 and 035 seconds pause the video and you can see a Meade DSI 3 colour camera on the end of the scope. This is one of 4 cameras I use.
All the Jupiter & Saturn pictures are taken with a simple computer webcam - see my channel "Webcam astronomy" Regards Peter
@brucepeter2007 ok thanks... I have a NG-60SM Meade 60mm telescope. I use a 9mm and sometimes a 25mm eyepiece and I can clearly see Juipters darkest bands. I looked at Saturn, I can see its rings. I want to take some pictures like what you did. Also this will help me with my observations. Thanks for giving me your input.
@TreyOConner Glad this has helped you - also have a look on my channel at "Webcan Astronomy with Real Video" which may also be of help to you. - I have made it "as you go" with a commentary - sorry about the voice. Thank again Peter
Hey, what kind of lenses are you using? By the way, do you know anything about the Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces? like if they are worth getting?
@amyanubis Thanks for making a comment - It has taken many years to get what I have but now even my Meade Classic is out of date but the optics never age so I keep my fingers crossed about the electrics as Meade does not support the parts now.
If you look at my channel and see "LX200 to Home built" you can see how I had to start - looking back I dont regret it.... Regards
@amyanubis Thanks for the comments and glad you liked the pictures which shows what can be done with only a modest setup. Looks a lot but not when you work it out over 36 years of presents from the family...
@SeanOBriain Thanks - I overlook the Thames and the Noth Sea but thats north of me and the sky gets brighter the more south you look at night as no getting away from light pollution although parts of Ireland still look nice and dark. Thanks for your comments - clear sky to you.
@TopGear6666 - Thanks for looking at my video and to reply to your comment It's BOTH factors - the size of the telescope gives you the light grasp required and how you use it dictates what results you are going to achieve...
There are so many other factors which also need to come together - but the biggest factor for every astronomer in the world is the weather which always turns bad when there's a good astronomical event going on - typical.
@Mindchards Hi there - I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are youto get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
hello, love the observatory and set up. Does anyone have any ideas if its possible or how to mount an Canon 60D dslr to the Meade LX200. I am looking to buy the LX200 but want to know if I can use and mount my 60D to the eyepiece. I think I may have to get some converters. but unsure. Any advice and tips would be much apreciated.
@nickdivita Hi Nick - you wont have ant problems mounting the Cannon to an LX200 - I do use one (only 400D) myself for wide field shots - you will need an adaptor ring from the Cannon thread to SCT thread - any astro shop can help you out with that if you tell them what you want to do. Wont cost much either...
Peter i have a question for you: I bougth a really basic telescope and asked myself why not to buy a GoTo telescope. Should i buy one? It´s about 260 $ (240€) and on the site it says you can see galaxies and planets with it. Thank´s in forwards!
@Millla75 Hi Bojan. Not easy answers - depends how "hooked" you get. I think the "goto" scopes are the best way to get the most out of the hobby. When your starting as there's nothing worse than not being able to find objects in the sky - now for the next point what can you see - big is best - the reason is NOT magnification but LIGHT GRASP - the bigger the mirror / objective the more light is captured so the more chance to see faint objects.
Best way to go is join your local astronomical club
@brucepeter2007 Really thank´s for your answer! And when we talk about local astronomical club: I´m in a small City in Austria so there aren´t any. The biggest problems round here are the mountains. You can´t see Sirius or the Orion Stars from here. The best ones you can see are Mars and Jupiter.
Impressive!! that picture of Saturn... wow!! Man I would be proud to produce that :) ...good luck with astrophotography for the future Bruce...not that you need it :P
@fordpwrXR8 Many thanks for your kind comment. The Saturn image was taken with a simple computer webcam and the images were then "stacked" using Registax free software to give the result you see. A lot of credit must go to the guys who developed the Registax software which allows amatuers like me to get good results. Most important for the quality of any image is the STEADY SEEING CONDITIONS and that does NOT mean just a clear sky - far from it -
@brucepeter2007 Your more than welcome Peter. My EQ6 on 8" New from Bintel is getting shipped Monday :) no CCD gets expensive that part.It its short movies like yours that gives me all the inspiration I need to go out and try try try. You talk about steady seeing conditions....I wonder how much an adaptive optics system would cost for atmospheric turbulence. Gosh imagine the res of the images and what you could produce given what you have shown. Happy shooting.
@fordpwrXR8 Great to know your joining the clan - Webcam out of the junk box and use it on the Moon and then Jupiter - no cost at all later on. So pleased others are as inspired as I am. I have often wondered if I was "nuts" but I now I know there are a lot of us "nuts" out there...
Adaptive optics - perhaps in 20 years time we could afford it but till then we must dream - The webcam works well getting the best out of dancing images so we have the start of it now.
@brucepeter2007 I'm currently looking for a ccd sensor webcam and planning for a $ CCD for the serous deep space objects. Lol nuts no way haha everyone else is nuts... I think most people don't understand the great beauty and mechanics of this fascinating hobby.I'm in for life!! I'll let you know and.. prob post a video of my setup when im all established.
@fordpwrXR8 Hi Dan. Phillips ToCam you can still get on Ebay but as to the deep space camera I have had a number and found they get dated very quick and it can cost a fortune. I now stick with the Meade DSI3 and DSI1 for guiding and I am going to start using my Cannon EOS camera body for fainter images.
Seems that whatever you get its out of date on sensitivity so quick and with the Cannon I can get the best of both worlds - no pun intended
@iniana23 I could delete this because your calling me a liar. I can assure you that every picture your seeing is taken by ME and with my OWN scope the LX200 as shown. I was so sorry to read you dont believe what your eyes are seeing - if you ever owned an LX and did not get good images then thats down to you not being persistant. The pictures I have shown are the best I have so far - many I have taken are rubbish but do you expect me to show the worst I take.
@satriani005 - Why O why is it always cost so many people bring up - Please take a look at my video "Home made to Meade LX200". I had no money but it didnt stop me from having a large scope when I started.
If you dont have the use of a car you can walk - the result is you get there but it takes a bit longer... Please dont be put off by commercial costs of scopes - Buy second hand, build your own or join an astronomy club and you can use their club scope - so the $3000 is not an issue.
@2ndchanceinlife - You could well have seen a satellite -1000s up there and some are very bright and some even give a flair - iridium satellites - which looks far from man made...
So in answer to your question I have not yet seen anything I cant explain but like a lot of people I keep an open mind as the universe is a big place so you can never say never if you get my drift.
@2ndchanceinlife Never seen anything weird at all - Iridium satellite flairs did throw me for a while many years back but I did not think it could be a UFO - I just kept digging till I got the explanation to explain what I saw. I took down the exact time and position of the flair so getting the information to fit the jigsaw was easy to confirm - but hard to dig out at the time...
@elmerluzas Thank you for your kind comment - but cost is not the issue and you can see how I started by looking on my brucepeter2007 channel "Home Made to Meade LX200" and you will see the most basic unit can cost almost nothing...
Gr8 stuff and love the role off shed. Im a beginner with a 650mm focal length and i am going to get a celestron astromaster 114 eq motor drive with 1000mm focal length ... What would you see with that an what difference would it make ??
@xDeToMaXz - Hi there. By going for a good make of scope with a drive fitted you will notice a massive difference. The focal length of the new scope will almost double your magnification and that will be ideal for the moon and planets - Jupiter should blow your socks off...
Now you have an RA drive you should also be able to hook up a simple webcam for the moon and jupiter - try it when you can as its very little cost - look at my channel at "Webcam Astronomy - Real Video" tells you how to do.
a meade lx200 acf 10inch is is £3200 then what camera do you need to photo what you can see ? and how much is that ? and if you wanted to film a planet for an hour or 2 like mars or saturn what would you need ? what webcam or video camera would capture what the telescope can see best ? please be specific as im thinking to buy a meade lx200 soon
@reshu151 See my channel for details on how to build the observatory - cost is a standard 6x4 foot tong & groove garden shed which costs around £120.
look at my "brucepeters2007 channel" for the observatory (its on first page) I made it this way because its just looks like a shed when its put away which is a lot safer - Hope this helps you...
Hey there; me again. Question: What is the eyepiece barrel diameter of the LX200? I know most telescopes use 1.25" but some are 2" in diameter. I need to know so I can buy the correct tube. Thanks in advance!
@ftpaddict LX200 can use both sizes but the 1.25 is standard. If you want to go 2" you have to go all the way - with the extra cost it involves - I use 1.25
@felkremer Glad you like the images - I keep trying to get better images but its always an uphill struggle against cloud wind & the UK climate - the seeing can also be very bad when the weather seems fine - always a chalenge but well worth it to capture the light photons - some of which have spent millions of years on their journey in space to end up in my eye or on my CCD camera chip.
Makes you feel very honoured and humble at the same time...
@SOyouTHINKurFUNNY It has taken many years to get what I have but now even my Meade Classic is out of date but the optics never age so I keep my fingers crossed about the electrics as Meade does not support the parts now.
My observatory is a standard 6x4 foot garden shed on castors running in rails and the shelves inside all fold to save space. If you look at my channel and see "Home built to Meade Telescope" you can see how I had to start - looking back I dont regret it.... Regards
I'm stoked that I found this video. My local astronomy club has a Meade LX200 and the man in charge said I could use it for astrophotography (which I've wanted to get into for quite some time).
Question time. What exactly do I need to hook up my SLR to the telescope? What is the appropriate tube diameter? 1.25"? 2"? I take it I'll need a T-mount adapter as well.
@ftpaddict - Hi there - T adaptor + an adaptor ring from T to your 35mm SLR camera. You may find your club has the items so ask and save duplication and cash. Ensure the polar mount is spot on else use a guide scope or CCD to ensure your stars stay "round".
Start with the brightest / short exposure then go for fainter items as you get an idea whats involved.
Glad to see you have hooked up with your local club so well done on that score. - Good luck.
@brucepeter2007 Thanks for your quick reply! How big (diameter) must the T adapter be for this exact telescope? I've seen at least two standards floating around the internet and since I'm responsible for buying the equipment I don't want to mess it up completely. I'm the only one who knows photography and the equipment is all mine. Live view can replace the dedicated CCD somewhat.
The astronomer will be in charge of setting up the telescope.
@ftpaddict The "T" is said to stand for Tamron, a Japanese manufacturer, who in 1957 made a line of aftermarket camera lenses all using their T2 T-mount as a universal fit to 35mm SLR cameras of various manufacturers. Thats all I can find out about the "T" side of things but as long as you get the standard "T" thread it will fit all major scopes. - The "T" adaptor new should only be about £13 new.
@brucepeter2007 I would Think he used a solar filter of course! It is about the telescope so.. :)
jack342able 1 week ago
@jack342able I did not - and would not use any solar filter on a large scope.
Let alone my 10". If you want to view the sun its better to view it via a small SOLAR telescope (Made for the job). I personally would never view the sun directly as I feel "safer" to use a video camera - so my own eyes stay intact. Please NEVER look directly at the sun. Regards Peter.
brucepeter2007 1 week ago
You would be an awesome neighbor!
C45ACCTE 3 weeks ago 2
Love it.
sssukaPSN 3 weeks ago
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Do you have a solar filter for your Meade lx200 or did you use a solar telescope to view the transit?
astrogeek21 1 month ago
@astrogeek21 No solar filter - covered the scope with aluminium foil but I will not go into any detail here else a few eyes could be lost...
Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 month ago
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astrogeek21 1 month ago
EPIC!!!
susanwilson13 1 month ago 2
@susanwilson13 -Thanks susan for your comment - Nice piano playing... Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 1 month ago
I think the results we see in this video are what most first time astronomers expect to see!! This level of tech is impressive as are the capabilities, well done :) although in hard times decent high tech is no longer 'too' expensive and used tech is a wise buy. I have a humble Meade Autostar 4504, years old rarely used and prob to be sold but the on board computer is working okay, if only after all these years i could set it up right!!
CorkyDaCat 2 months ago
@CorkyDaCat - All the images I show are the best I have and many nights I go out and the seeing conditions are bad so the images are not good. I always try to be fair when anyone sends me a reply and wants to buy a scope - I refer people to their local astro club for help because as you say there are many holes to fall down and a lot of money can be wasted. I would ask you to try again with your scope - dont ditch it - and when it all clicks into place you can catch up on what your missing.
brucepeter2007 2 months ago
If that telescope setup is simple i am a guinnee pig
Haighdr02 3 months ago
@Haighdr02 - I know it looks complicated but a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle looks hard but as you fit each part together it gets easier so please dont be put off - you can start simple - have a look at my home made telescope which did the job but now the options with electronics give you so much more scope and is how I have been able to show you the images you can obtain. When I used to try and take film pictures it was so hard and now its so much easier - and can cost you less. Sill love visual...
brucepeter2007 3 months ago
Damn this telescop cost 28889 dollars in Sweden.
How much does it cost in USA?
Anyone who knows.
MrFabregas1987 3 months ago
@MrFabregas1987 I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are you to get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 3 months ago
About 4000 USD, plain jane, no extras.
SkynetLives 1 month ago
@SkynetLives Why O Why is it always money - I started with nothing and made my own scope out of junk. Ground my own 8.75 inch mirror and I did all this because I wanted a scope I could not afford to buy - so I made it...
The art of making things is not dead and if you want it enough that road still exists.
Take a look at my channel "Meade LX200 - From Home Made" for an insight.
Also a lot of my gear now is very old and some of it is a lash up - but it works.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 1 month ago
zajebisty teleskop
ogor1998pnt 3 months ago
WHAT POWER does that max out at 1000x ????
mazdafiero11 4 months ago
@mazdafiero11 OH NO NO NO dude....this is not like a microscope ! the magnification actually doesnt count the exposure and the light that it collects it counts. Like i have a telescope and it can zoom into 500x and my telescope is a 6 inch. There! more inches that the mirror inside the telescope is big! than the telescope has the best light collector like a 20 inch telescope THAT is a good dream for a amateur astronomer!
jack342able 2 months ago
I want one of those for christmas.
MrBoBoTom 4 months ago
I think your video is amazing I want to buy a telescope but there are so many to chose from I havent a clue where to start:( all the jargon is hard to understand and a bit off putting but Im going to get one anyway I think Ill end up being completely addicted to it to be honest!
gillybabes98 4 months ago
@gillybabes98 - Hi there. Many thanks for your kind words. Ref getting a scope yourself "DONT". living in London you should first have a look for local astronimical clubs - they will be able to let you have a look via their own club scope or a members so if you and your husband went along I am sure you would both enjoy the views...
I used to live in Croydon (I class London anything within the M25) and the Croydon astro club had a very nice scope at Kenley... Loads of astro clubs around...
brucepeter2007 4 months ago
awesome!
Castyo 4 months ago
nice vid. that telescope has WAY to many wires compared to celestron telescopes.
liamtobyaus 4 months ago
@liamtobyaus - At first glance you have a valid point but dont forget there is a lot of extra equipment bolted onto the scope which needs "wires". I like to keep my wires as neat and tidy as I can because its safer that way and because they are static in the way they are fixed I do tend to leave them in position if a bit of kit is removed....
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 4 months ago
if you gave me the images of the moon there, i would have suggested they had been taken from orbit by the apollo crew! nice images brucepeter! how much did you give for your tele excluding laptops and shed etc.
digitalblasphemy1100 4 months ago
thats like having hubble telescope in your backyard
magma84 4 months ago
@magma84 Many thanks for the kind comment but - "I wish" - My images which are shown here are from a number of years observing and to obtain the best image depends on so many factors for the amateur astronomer - Hubble would just "aim and shoot" and its image would be outstanding - which is why I say
" I Wish"....
Best regards Peter Bruce
brucepeter2007 4 months ago
honestly.....u can see galaxies????
SOyouTHINKurFUNNY 5 months ago
@SOyouTHINKurFUNNY - You honestly can see galaxies - If you know where to look and have a very dark moonless night (and no light pollution) you can just see the M31 galaxy with the naked eye - just - but with just a pair os simple bino's you will see it as a fuzzy blob. Sounds to me like you need to visit your local astronomical club - someone will let you have a look and perhaps all your question will be answered. Its worth the effort...
Look up the sky position of M31 = Andromeda Galaxy.
brucepeter2007 5 months ago
Congratulation , nice video and photos as well .I'm looking for a new telescope .What do you think Meade or Celestron and why?
Thank you
Cesar
CAYANAS1964 5 months ago
@CAYANAS1964 - Only reason is the "continuity" of the produce is better - and parts back-up is also better although I will be stuffed with my Meade which I got in 2001 and no parts are around now but thats the problem with any company that has electronics...
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 5 months ago
@brucepeter2007 Thanks
Cesar
CAYANAS1964 5 months ago
Can I have your stuff? :P
Tjita1 5 months ago
@Tjita1 It's been so cloudy of late I feel like giving it away - but thats the frustration you end up with in this hobby. No matter what kit you have if its not clear you cant use it - I would like to hang onto my equipment a little longer thanks...
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 5 months ago
@brucepeter2007 I'm sort of starting to think about this hobby, maybe it's something that might feel useful, but I don't know... The equipment is expensive, and as far as I see it, little oppertunity for social interaction, which my psycologist claims I need... Great video though, thanks for sharing what you do!
Tjita1 5 months ago
@Tjita1 - Thanks for looking - When you get older sometimes you just want to get away from that "social interaction" - You can feel very humble when you look into the eyepiece and see whats out there...
brucepeter2007 5 months ago
@Tjita1 you might be able find a local astronomy club if you want social interaction.. check astronomyclubs . com And it would be a good way to figure out what type of telescope you want. Some people might be selling used telescopes too
KingNast 5 months ago
@brucepeter2007 Try to have some Patience "Thats ASTRONOMY TELESCOPES are about too"! CHECK YOUR WEATHER FORECAST, MAINTAIN CONSTANT WEATHER CHANNEL OR INTERNET WEATHER.Com Website. CHECK FOR WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A CLEAR UNDISTURBED STAR CLEAR NIGHT TO OBSERVE IN YOUR AREA!!
Jules7892 5 months ago
Absolutely amazing! Lucky you for having such a machine. I wish I could afford one!
Macsab 5 months ago
Congratulations, you've got a good machine and you use it very well.
rufinillo 5 months ago
great video and awesome machinery
tasos853 5 months ago
@tasos853 Many thanks.- Peter
brucepeter2007 5 months ago 2
@tasos853 Thanks - You are very lucky in Spain with clearer and darker skies.... Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 5 months ago
Are all the pics from the lx200 or only the non coloured ones?
MonkeySpecs301 6 months ago
@MonkeySpecs301 All images from the LX200 but using different cameras - Planets mostly with a colour web cam.
brucepeter2007 6 months ago
@MonkeySpecs301 Wow nice, i should have saw your other vids first, but thanks for the info. Peace
MonkeySpecs301 6 months ago
@MonkeySpecs301 - Glad you liked the images. Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 6 months ago
what kind of music is this and what is the title of this particular piece
Dbelenit 6 months ago
@Dbelenit I am soory to say I dont know the music - it was a YouTube audio swap to save problems with copyright. So sorry I cant help on your question. Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 6 months ago
I saw a setup very much like this on PBS' Nova when they were talking about locating exoplanets... Did that happen to be you?
LitBolt64 6 months ago
@LitBolt64 Hi there - Sorry - not me or my set up you saw there but you will find most amateur set-ups look about the same. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 6 months ago
absolutely amazing thanks for sharing the great work ! your back yard set up looks so awesome, one can tell the love and energy you put into this
NoAirPlayguitar 6 months ago
@NoAirPlayguitar Many thanks and the great thing is no one can tax you on what you can see - well not yet.
brucepeter2007 6 months ago
incredible pics, thanks for posting...
tucktimosprime 6 months ago
@tucktimosprime Thanks for taking the time to make a post.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 6 months ago
What was the price for all that equipment?
barwelldk 7 months ago
@barwelldkHi there - I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are you to get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 7 months ago
@brucepeter2007
Thanks, I will. :)
barwelldk 7 months ago
@barwelldk above 3500
FsimulatorX 6 months ago
oh actually wow nowonder for a £2000 telescope :O any recommnedations with something a little less out of my price range - say £100-£150 ? of what telescope to get with a good capability of getting good pics :)
shinraninja 7 months ago
@shinraninja So kind of you to give such a comment. If you are interested how about you tryng to find your local astronomical group! You could end up seeing a lot more because most will share equipment and then you could have as much as you could ever want. Dont forget all the views are free with no admission charge -Even if you have just a standard SLR type camera with a 150 telephoto lens you can get incredable shots with just a clock driven mount holding the camera...
brucepeter2007 7 months ago
@shinraninja Buy secondhand and you can get more for less - stay with the main makes and you cant go wrong...
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 7 months ago
my god if u can get that sorta picture from a telescope then wow - i want one to view :O
shinraninja 7 months ago
This is amazing, i love SPACE:)
daniel151994 7 months ago
@daniel151994 Thanks for taking the time to comment - If you want to know more, how about trying to contact your local astronomical club - you could also get the chance to look into the eyepiece of a members scope or they may even have a club scope you could use - It will amaze you.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 7 months ago
wow really nice :) enjoy it
I wish i could buy it, have no money !!
H2h41 8 months ago
@H2h41 Thanks for the comment - How about making a scope? Check out my first home made scope on my other videos - taught me a hell of a lot about optics and worked very well and it was made out of junk...
brucepeter2007 8 months ago
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H2h41 8 months ago
Very nice! Now I know what a lx200 is capible of! I am either buying a orion starseeker130or an orion starblast6i. Ill never be able to afford a lx200! I am a 14 year old amateur, I've discovored a lot. Keep up the good work!
mrastronomy15 8 months ago
@mrastronomy15 Thanks for the comment - the 6" will do you well and if you get a web cam on it it will work fine on the planets - use REGISTAX to stack the video and you will be pleased at the results.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 8 months ago
Your footage is amazing!. I am an amateur astronomist and am looking for my first telescope. I am currently looking at the celestron nextar 130 slt computerized telescope. If you could give me any suggestions for telescopes it would help me a ton. Thanks
cgmanswim 8 months ago
@cgmanswim Good first scope to go for - I like computerized units as you can find things a lot easier - only thing I would say is if you can then go for an 8" this would be an ideal choice because you will find when the "bug bites" you will want a bigger scope...
If you have already been "bitten" go for the 8" even if you have to wait a while to got it but the choice is yours.
Thanks for your comment and enjoy the night sky.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 8 months ago
yes, finnaly bought Meade 6tum ETX-LS Telescope ACF, its terrific :D
ErsoyUlubey 8 months ago
@ErsoyUlubey So very pleased - Enjoy.
Peter
brucepeter2007 8 months ago
how much i want to order one ..please reply
Noway778 8 months ago
@Noway778 Hi there - I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are youto get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 8 months ago
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@Noway778 you can see see it here amazon.com/Meade-LX200-ACF-Advanced-Coma-Free-Telescope/dp/B0029YMM1U
H2h41 8 months ago
Great images! I have a lesser scope, an old 8" lx 50 sct,, and with Saturn it always comes out over exposed, just don;t know how you do it. I;m fine with 3-4 inch scopes , but larger than that just no luck.
SpaceShipRuthie 9 months ago
@SpaceShipRuthie Hi there - Regarding Saturn use a webcam and a Barlow lens which makes the image larger - then adjust the live image to be darker and that way when you stack the images you can always add some brightess to get the detail but you can never take it away if its over exposed.
Have a look on my site for the "Webcam Astronomy with Live Video" which shows how its done.
Hope this helps you and good luck.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 9 months ago
@turok25 Hi there - You would have to be very unlucky to have a bad problem however if you get your scope via a more local distributor it could be a lot easier if you had to return it.
Meade + Celestron are both good companies however it now seems Celestron support their older scopes for longer - this could well be a important consideration...
brucepeter2007 9 months ago
Fantastic video and fascinating images. I'd like a Meade scope, where to start as so much choice. You have answered the question I had which was how good an image of the planets can you see from this size, thank you and keep it up!
WillBadRacing 9 months ago
@WillBadRacing Many thanks for your comment and so pleased you have enjoyed the pictures.
brucepeter2007 9 months ago
@brucepeter2007 i am gonna buy this scope i am totaly a new person in this field. i would like to ask you that do we see couloured images?
saiftauheed 9 months ago
@saiftauheed Hi again. Because your eyes are not so good in low light levele you see nebula in BW but on the planets you get a hue of colour (but not a lot).
Because a camera is far more sensative you can see the colours as in my video pictures.
I still love to see things with my own eyes but its never as good as with a camera. The best way forward for you is look up your local astro group and go and have a look at one of the members scopes - you wont regret the time spent doing this.
Peter
brucepeter2007 9 months ago
do you know anything/ have any opinions about the Meade DS-2080 telescope? I am 14 years old, and I have found an interest in astronomy. Would be great to hear a reply.
OominimaxoO 9 months ago
@OominimaxoO Hi there and in answer to your question this would be a fine starter scope for the Moon and the Planets - plenty of work you can do on both and as its a full go-to scope it will be "all observing and no time spent messing about".
This scope is visual only so buy a good Moon atlas so you know what your looking at - like how big is the crater and how deep is it and of course its name - and prepare to be amazed - Enjoy.
brucepeter2007 9 months ago
You rock dude, these images are super fantastic!!
Astrofreack 10 months ago
@Astrofreack Many thanks for your kind comment and there are loads out there now doing far better than me.
Glad you enjoyed the pictures and what I also love is they are free to view - no tax no TV licence no fuel and as green as it comes....
Thanks again - Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 10 months ago
Аппаратура рублёвая, а видео грошовое!
valery431 10 months ago
@valery431 So sorry but I cant reply to you. regards Peter
brucepeter2007 10 months ago
dude how much did you pay for that telescope?????
richie0o1 10 months ago
@richie0o1 Hi there - I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are youto get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 10 months ago
saw your telescope in a telescope store *lol*.
The thing is HUGE compaired to mine.
hellow533 10 months ago
lx90 12 is better.
bulbadox 10 months ago
@bulbadox A 16" is even better but they are only as good as the seeing you have and how you use it...
brucepeter2007 10 months ago
nice pictures! My konus 1796 can only really get planets, but it still nice.
hellow533 10 months ago
@hellow533 Hi again - take a look at my last video Just one astronomy night - I used the little 80mm for all the pictures and the big scope to guide - the max exposure I used was 3 minutes and that was on M97 the rest were only 2 minutes exposure.
If you get a focal reducer that will help you a lot.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 10 months ago
@brucepeter2007 oh no, I can see nebulas too, but planets are the best in my scopes ability. Very clear.
hellow533 10 months ago
@hellow533 Ideal for the planets - tried a web cam on it yet with Registax? you should get some great results once you stack the images - Saturns starting to look better now as well...
Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 10 months ago
This is incredible. I want more
throwryukens 10 months ago
@throwryukens So kind of you to give such a comment. If you are interested how about you tryng to find your local astronomical group! You could end up seeing a lot more because most will share equipment and then you could have as much as you could ever want. Dont forget all the views are free with no admission charge -Even if you have just a standard SLR type camera with a 150 telephoto lens you can get incredable shots with just a clock driven mount holding the camera...
Thanks again.
brucepeter2007 10 months ago
have you captured any ufo'S??
ralhdz45 11 months ago
@ralhdz45 None ever seen - sorry.
brucepeter2007 11 months ago
how do you take pictures threw your scope?
TreyOConner 11 months ago
@TreyOConner Take a look at the video again and between time 030 and 035 seconds pause the video and you can see a Meade DSI 3 colour camera on the end of the scope. This is one of 4 cameras I use.
All the Jupiter & Saturn pictures are taken with a simple computer webcam - see my channel "Webcam astronomy" Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 11 months ago
@brucepeter2007 ok thanks... I have a NG-60SM Meade 60mm telescope. I use a 9mm and sometimes a 25mm eyepiece and I can clearly see Juipters darkest bands. I looked at Saturn, I can see its rings. I want to take some pictures like what you did. Also this will help me with my observations. Thanks for giving me your input.
TreyOConner 11 months ago
@TreyOConner Glad this has helped you - also have a look on my channel at "Webcan Astronomy with Real Video" which may also be of help to you. - I have made it "as you go" with a commentary - sorry about the voice. Thank again Peter
brucepeter2007 11 months ago
All my eyepieces are standard Plosses type and they are good value for money.
Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 11 months ago
Hey, what kind of lenses are you using? By the way, do you know anything about the Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces? like if they are worth getting?
ThePoliceUT3 11 months ago
Whoever disliked the vid is a knob lol. Very impressive equipment you have there, looks very expensive, I am jealous lol x
amyanubis 11 months ago
@amyanubis Thanks for making a comment - It has taken many years to get what I have but now even my Meade Classic is out of date but the optics never age so I keep my fingers crossed about the electrics as Meade does not support the parts now.
If you look at my channel and see "LX200 to Home built" you can see how I had to start - looking back I dont regret it.... Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 11 months ago
@amyanubis Thanks for the comments and glad you liked the pictures which shows what can be done with only a modest setup. Looks a lot but not when you work it out over 36 years of presents from the family...
brucepeter2007 11 months ago
@brucepeter2007 36years wow. x
amyanubis 11 months ago
wow so much wonder. what is it all that's out there?
iorixs 1 year ago
@iorixs Thanks for the comment. - Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
Nice rig. Much light pollution where you are? Nice pics. I've an 8" dobsonian myself. A humble setup compared to yours.
Clear skies!
SeanOBriain 1 year ago
@SeanOBriain Thanks - I overlook the Thames and the Noth Sea but thats north of me and the sky gets brighter the more south you look at night as no getting away from light pollution although parts of Ireland still look nice and dark. Thanks for your comments - clear sky to you.
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
That model of telescope are you? That last, how much? It's awesome, coming out from Spain
Sara87dlg 1 year ago
@Sara87dlg Only a (old now) LX200 Classic and now you can get one second hand for below £1k
BUT look at my site for the video "home made to LX200" and you will see its not always cost...
Regards & thanks for your interest.
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
Wow, just amazing! Nice idea with the 'roll out shed observatory'. Very very nice!
eggzeck 1 year ago
Good idea! Telescope is very nice :-)
I have Schmidt-Cassegrain 203 mm.
Very beautiful photos.
AdvancedGT 1 year ago
@AdvancedGT Thanks for your kind comments. - Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
@brucepeter2007 You're welcome. It's true.
AdvancedGT 1 year ago
It's not the size of the telescope, it's how you use it
TopGear6666 1 year ago
@TopGear6666 - Thanks for looking at my video and to reply to your comment It's BOTH factors - the size of the telescope gives you the light grasp required and how you use it dictates what results you are going to achieve...
There are so many other factors which also need to come together - but the biggest factor for every astronomer in the world is the weather which always turns bad when there's a good astronomical event going on - typical.
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
@Mindchards Hi there - I get asked this so often and my answer is "how keen and hungry are youto get a good scope" Its not so much what its costs but what you would do to get it...
I started off with just being hungry and I made everything - even ground my own mirror and the whole scope was made out of junk - but the optics I ground were good and the images were great - If you take a look at my site look for the video on my home made scope... So it dont need to cost a bomb.
Regards Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
hello, love the observatory and set up. Does anyone have any ideas if its possible or how to mount an Canon 60D dslr to the Meade LX200. I am looking to buy the LX200 but want to know if I can use and mount my 60D to the eyepiece. I think I may have to get some converters. but unsure. Any advice and tips would be much apreciated.
nickdivita 1 year ago
@nickdivita Hi Nick - you wont have ant problems mounting the Cannon to an LX200 - I do use one (only 400D) myself for wide field shots - you will need an adaptor ring from the Cannon thread to SCT thread - any astro shop can help you out with that if you tell them what you want to do. Wont cost much either...
Have lots of fun. Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
Peter i have a question for you: I bougth a really basic telescope and asked myself why not to buy a GoTo telescope. Should i buy one? It´s about 260 $ (240€) and on the site it says you can see galaxies and planets with it. Thank´s in forwards!
Bojan
Millla75 1 year ago
@Millla75 Hi Bojan. Not easy answers - depends how "hooked" you get. I think the "goto" scopes are the best way to get the most out of the hobby. When your starting as there's nothing worse than not being able to find objects in the sky - now for the next point what can you see - big is best - the reason is NOT magnification but LIGHT GRASP - the bigger the mirror / objective the more light is captured so the more chance to see faint objects.
Best way to go is join your local astronomical club
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
@brucepeter2007 Really thank´s for your answer! And when we talk about local astronomical club: I´m in a small City in Austria so there aren´t any. The biggest problems round here are the mountains. You can´t see Sirius or the Orion Stars from here. The best ones you can see are Mars and Jupiter.
Greetings from Austria!
Millla75 1 year ago
great footage. i feel that most of the planets in our solar system have been terraformed by intelligent humans/other lifeforms.
Getdamoneyng0 1 year ago
Impressive!! that picture of Saturn... wow!! Man I would be proud to produce that :) ...good luck with astrophotography for the future Bruce...not that you need it :P
fordpwrXR8 1 year ago
@fordpwrXR8 Many thanks for your kind comment. The Saturn image was taken with a simple computer webcam and the images were then "stacked" using Registax free software to give the result you see. A lot of credit must go to the guys who developed the Registax software which allows amatuers like me to get good results. Most important for the quality of any image is the STEADY SEEING CONDITIONS and that does NOT mean just a clear sky - far from it -
Again many thanks.
Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
@brucepeter2007 Your more than welcome Peter. My EQ6 on 8" New from Bintel is getting shipped Monday :) no CCD gets expensive that part.It its short movies like yours that gives me all the inspiration I need to go out and try try try. You talk about steady seeing conditions....I wonder how much an adaptive optics system would cost for atmospheric turbulence. Gosh imagine the res of the images and what you could produce given what you have shown. Happy shooting.
fordpwrXR8 1 year ago
@fordpwrXR8 Great to know your joining the clan - Webcam out of the junk box and use it on the Moon and then Jupiter - no cost at all later on. So pleased others are as inspired as I am. I have often wondered if I was "nuts" but I now I know there are a lot of us "nuts" out there...
Adaptive optics - perhaps in 20 years time we could afford it but till then we must dream - The webcam works well getting the best out of dancing images so we have the start of it now.
Please keep in touch.
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
@brucepeter2007 I'm currently looking for a ccd sensor webcam and planning for a $ CCD for the serous deep space objects. Lol nuts no way haha everyone else is nuts... I think most people don't understand the great beauty and mechanics of this fascinating hobby.I'm in for life!! I'll let you know and.. prob post a video of my setup when im all established.
Clear skys for you!!
Dan.
fordpwrXR8 1 year ago
@fordpwrXR8 Hi Dan. Phillips ToCam you can still get on Ebay but as to the deep space camera I have had a number and found they get dated very quick and it can cost a fortune. I now stick with the Meade DSI3 and DSI1 for guiding and I am going to start using my Cannon EOS camera body for fainter images.
Seems that whatever you get its out of date on sensitivity so quick and with the Cannon I can get the best of both worlds - no pun intended
Look forward to seeing your image - good luck
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
sorry the lx 200 is not getting them images in any seeing conditions buddy.
iniana23 1 year ago
@iniana23 I could delete this because your calling me a liar. I can assure you that every picture your seeing is taken by ME and with my OWN scope the LX200 as shown. I was so sorry to read you dont believe what your eyes are seeing - if you ever owned an LX and did not get good images then thats down to you not being persistant. The pictures I have shown are the best I have so far - many I have taken are rubbish but do you expect me to show the worst I take.
You must very sad...
brucepeter2007 1 year ago 2
3000 $
satriani005 1 year ago
@satriani005 - Why O why is it always cost so many people bring up - Please take a look at my video "Home made to Meade LX200". I had no money but it didnt stop me from having a large scope when I started.
If you dont have the use of a car you can walk - the result is you get there but it takes a bit longer... Please dont be put off by commercial costs of scopes - Buy second hand, build your own or join an astronomy club and you can use their club scope - so the $3000 is not an issue.
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
have you ever seen some ufo's bruce ?
i remember a long time ago, me friends and i were at a lake looking up to the sky, and we saw stars that moves so fast for a good minute or two.
if we had a telescope right there at that moment, like yours, we'd record it and upload it on youtube for sure !
2ndchanceinlife 1 year ago
@2ndchanceinlife - You could well have seen a satellite -1000s up there and some are very bright and some even give a flair - iridium satellites - which looks far from man made...
So in answer to your question I have not yet seen anything I cant explain but like a lot of people I keep an open mind as the universe is a big place so you can never say never if you get my drift.
Thanks for you comment to my video.
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
@2ndchanceinlife Never seen anything weird at all - Iridium satellite flairs did throw me for a while many years back but I did not think it could be a UFO - I just kept digging till I got the explanation to explain what I saw. I took down the exact time and position of the flair so getting the information to fit the jigsaw was easy to confirm - but hard to dig out at the time...
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
omg you have the NASA on your home. how expensive is your telescope??
elmerluzas 1 year ago
@elmerluzas Thank you for your kind comment - but cost is not the issue and you can see how I started by looking on my brucepeter2007 channel "Home Made to Meade LX200" and you will see the most basic unit can cost almost nothing...
Have a look.
Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
Gr8 stuff and love the role off shed. Im a beginner with a 650mm focal length and i am going to get a celestron astromaster 114 eq motor drive with 1000mm focal length ... What would you see with that an what difference would it make ??
xDeToMaXz 1 year ago
@xDeToMaXz - Hi there. By going for a good make of scope with a drive fitted you will notice a massive difference. The focal length of the new scope will almost double your magnification and that will be ideal for the moon and planets - Jupiter should blow your socks off...
Now you have an RA drive you should also be able to hook up a simple webcam for the moon and jupiter - try it when you can as its very little cost - look at my channel at "Webcam Astronomy - Real Video" tells you how to do.
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
a meade lx200 acf 10inch is is £3200 then what camera do you need to photo what you can see ? and how much is that ? and if you wanted to film a planet for an hour or 2 like mars or saturn what would you need ? what webcam or video camera would capture what the telescope can see best ? please be specific as im thinking to buy a meade lx200 soon
chainsore 1 year ago
I hope that the photos taken with DSLR camera with this telescope can see more clearly than what I see here in this movie.
alexander2007xyz 1 year ago
@alexander2007xyz This is only low rez...
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
I like the shed concept,where can u get m, n how much?
jhmoonman 1 year ago
@jhmoonman On my channel see the observatory video which gives you the way its made - nothing special but it works...
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
thank u
reshu151 1 year ago
Well... Not sure which one rules here... Meade or Celestron, which one?
dmana3172 1 year ago
@dmana3172 - Had both makes (still got both) and nothing between them in all honesty so its down to what you want...
Sorry but thats being honest
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
i have too 10" meade lx90 can u tell me how much did u spend on shed, because i like very much.
reshu151 1 year ago
@reshu151 See my channel for details on how to build the observatory - cost is a standard 6x4 foot tong & groove garden shed which costs around £120.
look at my "brucepeters2007 channel" for the observatory (its on first page) I made it this way because its just looks like a shed when its put away which is a lot safer - Hope this helps you...
Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
Hey there; me again. Question: What is the eyepiece barrel diameter of the LX200? I know most telescopes use 1.25" but some are 2" in diameter. I need to know so I can buy the correct tube. Thanks in advance!
ftpaddict 1 year ago
@ftpaddict LX200 can use both sizes but the 1.25 is standard. If you want to go 2" you have to go all the way - with the extra cost it involves - I use 1.25
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
Very nice observatory. Congratulations on your very good astrophotos. It seems that actually could take everything from this classic Meade scope.
felkremer 1 year ago
@felkremer Glad you like the images - I keep trying to get better images but its always an uphill struggle against cloud wind & the UK climate - the seeing can also be very bad when the weather seems fine - always a chalenge but well worth it to capture the light photons - some of which have spent millions of years on their journey in space to end up in my eye or on my CCD camera chip.
Makes you feel very honoured and humble at the same time...
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
i envy this guy
SOyouTHINKurFUNNY 1 year ago
@SOyouTHINKurFUNNY Thanks for the comment...
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
@brucepeter2007 no i really do, u have a nice telescpope with that smart idea of that cabin...I wish I had dat :(
SOyouTHINKurFUNNY 1 year ago
@SOyouTHINKurFUNNY It has taken many years to get what I have but now even my Meade Classic is out of date but the optics never age so I keep my fingers crossed about the electrics as Meade does not support the parts now.
My observatory is a standard 6x4 foot garden shed on castors running in rails and the shelves inside all fold to save space. If you look at my channel and see "Home built to Meade Telescope" you can see how I had to start - looking back I dont regret it.... Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
i cant believed
otaner142 1 year ago
I'm stoked that I found this video. My local astronomy club has a Meade LX200 and the man in charge said I could use it for astrophotography (which I've wanted to get into for quite some time).
Question time. What exactly do I need to hook up my SLR to the telescope? What is the appropriate tube diameter? 1.25"? 2"? I take it I'll need a T-mount adapter as well.
ftpaddict 1 year ago
@ftpaddict - Hi there - T adaptor + an adaptor ring from T to your 35mm SLR camera. You may find your club has the items so ask and save duplication and cash. Ensure the polar mount is spot on else use a guide scope or CCD to ensure your stars stay "round".
Start with the brightest / short exposure then go for fainter items as you get an idea whats involved.
Glad to see you have hooked up with your local club so well done on that score. - Good luck.
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago
@brucepeter2007 Thanks for your quick reply! How big (diameter) must the T adapter be for this exact telescope? I've seen at least two standards floating around the internet and since I'm responsible for buying the equipment I don't want to mess it up completely. I'm the only one who knows photography and the equipment is all mine. Live view can replace the dedicated CCD somewhat.
The astronomer will be in charge of setting up the telescope.
...until I get one of my own.
ftpaddict 1 year ago
@ftpaddict The "T" is said to stand for Tamron, a Japanese manufacturer, who in 1957 made a line of aftermarket camera lenses all using their T2 T-mount as a universal fit to 35mm SLR cameras of various manufacturers. Thats all I can find out about the "T" side of things but as long as you get the standard "T" thread it will fit all major scopes. - The "T" adaptor new should only be about £13 new.
Hope this helps...
Regards
Peter
brucepeter2007 1 year ago