http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/ Orion_StarShoot Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:36:00 GMT tim_cole2004 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11021 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11021 Barrel lengths seem to vary to a bewildering degree. At least with a Tip +ve convention, there isn't usually a big problem there. As far as I know, there is no Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:11:37 GMT lj_astro http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11020 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11020 Hello to Everybody! I have the ORION StarShoot Deep Space Color Imager. And I have the Original CD with Drivers. If someone needs them - just let me know. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:53:37 GMT Paul http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11019 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11019 What I built seems to work OK though the barrel is a little long. Question - How do I see temperature of the CCD or TEC? Thanks, P. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:19:26 GMT tim_cole2004 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11018 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11018 It's 5mm OD, Tip positive, but I'd thought it was a 2.1mm tip --- which seems to be more widely used now. I built a power supply for mine, and found the spec Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:37:53 GMT Paul http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11017 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11017 Hi - I need to build a DC/DC cable for the TEC. Can someone confirm that the plug is a Type L 5mm OD, 2.5 ID Tip+ plug (Radio Shack 274-1568)? Also, I'm Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:49:43 GMT tpiccian http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11016 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11016 Most of members of our local club just didn't do astrophotography. So, like you, I learned through trial and error. When I started, there were no auto guiders Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:13:25 GMT rob http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11015 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11015 i wish people would have explained this to me before .. i belong to a local astronomy club and they havent even offered this much help the best advice i got Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:43:36 GMT tpicciani@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11014 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11014 Rob, Shooting with high powered scopes like an SCT can be pretty frustrating, especially if you don't have the mount to handle it. When someone decides to take Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:24:59 GMT rob http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11013 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11013 first off .. ever since i was a kid i was interested in the stars.. family couldnt afford to encourage my interest.. now im much older ( in my 50s)i aquirred Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:21:14 GMT rob http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11012 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11012 the only pics i have are my first attempt at saturn.. my son has it posted on my facebook page.. wish i new how he does it. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:14:48 GMT rob http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11011 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11011 youve given me a lot of info i didnt know about.. as of pics of my equipment i dont have any but will try to get my son to help me do some and help me post Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:23:02 GMT artstar1@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11010 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11010 Rob; better yet post images of your rig and cam on the photo section of this group and a progression of images you take. We all would like to watch you grow. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:06:00 GMT tpiccian http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11008 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11008 Rob, Been doing deepsky for quite a while so I can offer you some advice. The first thing is the issue of your platform. As you image at higher focal lengths Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:49:32 GMT rob http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11007 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11007 im in hopes of aquirring a star shoot II and could use all the advice and information you can spare .. im wanting to do deepspace photography. i use a 8 inch Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:55:38 GMT doug ostroski http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11006 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Orion_StarShoot/message/11006 My only opinion comes from actual experience with "Orion Telescope Ctr" that when they move on to the next modification of a certain product, ie auto guider,