Re: Newbie with a couple of questions
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:02 pm
Thanks for the input. Very helpful. I live just about in the middle of Maine about 1/2 hour from the coast in a small town and feel we have pretty dark skies. There are some areas not far from me that in theory is some of the best there is. I have shot both 800 and 1600 and 800 seems best but I am a major beginner. I am currently going unguided and have yet to determine just how far I can go before trailing becomes an issue. I have an Orion EQ-G alias to the HEQ5. Some will say I will be lucky to get a minute exposure while others say I could get quite a bit more. I plan on doing a belt mod which may or may not help but it will quiet it down if anything. I will find my limitation soon enough. The moon is coming into full peek so now would be a good time to play. I hate playing when the skies are good as I want to image. I just need a clear night and I will determine my limitations.
Cheers.
Cheers.