Webcam Astronomy - With Real Video

Simple guide how to do it - with real video.
Aimed at the amateur astronomer with access to a telescope with an RA drive who would like to be shown how get a decent image of the planets without spending a fortune.
Real time video is used from my own scope so you can see whats going on and what you need to get a decent image...
This idea with a web cam has been around for years but still a lot of observers do not know what to do or how to do it and its always a lot easier when you are shown how to do something so this could be for you.
I hope this will help you - you can then try your hand at getting a good planetary image - its not hard and the results can be fantastic.
Have fun and when you get a result send me a copy of your first picture
Regards
Peter

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[legion3721]

Thank you so much!

[brucepeter2007]

@legion3721 Hope it has helped you - good luck. Peter

[samplepacks]

Hello! Great & interesting vid! What affordable, but good quality telescope would you advise a newbie to get? Many thanks!

[brucepeter2007]

@samplepacks Hi there and thanks for your interest. I would look up your local astronomical society first, go along to a meeting - you will find them a friendly lot. They will help you more than you know - and save you bucket loads of money by giving you the right information.

I cant answer your question because there are too many questions I need to ask but if you go along to the club you will see I have been honest and true - so please DONT go out and buy a scope till you talk to your club.

[samplepacks]

@brucepeter2007 Thanks Brucey! I will check out my nearest club. I have a DSLR which I would love to take photos through the telescope too. Many thanks for your help.

[brucepeter2007]

@samplepacks Glad to help - Your DLSR will be great for the Orion Nebula - and its the images you want to go for which tells you what "f" ratio scope you would need High f ratio for the planets and low for star fields - but what size will be down to your pocket...

As you have a DLSR already you will know what I mean - good luck to you - your on the right path. Peter.

[blobrana]

This is a Vesta pro webcam

[gimmietheprize]

@brucepeter2007 Thanks for the valuable info! It would be more the higher 'F' ratio I think as I would like to photograph the moon and planets really. I really appreciate your help! All the best, Steve.

[PiotrekPraski]

really amazing!

[tich179]

Great video thanks for the heads up. I've recently brought a Skywatcher 220P synscan with a modified flashed Philips spc880 webcam & adaptor. I hope to be out in the garden tonight clear skies permitting to get some images of Jupiter & maybe even Mars so fingers crossed. It will be my first time at doing this too as I only brought the scope & kit on Monday as I've always wanted to have a go at this.