Comments for AstroPhotography Tonight

Comment on Orion Starshoot Autoguider Review by Ray Shore

Ray Shore — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:03:09 +0000

Roland- I haven’t tried the Starshoot Planetary Imager & Autoguider myself. I did see an excellent photo of Jupiter taken with it awhile back though. Ray

Comment on Orion Starshoot Autoguider Review by Roland

Roland — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:18:44 +0000

anyone had a review or experience on Orion’s other product – Orion StarShoot Planetary Imager & AutoGuider ?

Comment on CGEM Astrophotography- The Next Phase by Ray Shore

Ray Shore — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:50:09 +0000

Hi Mike,

I used to have a CG5 with 8″ SCT. I did a lot of planetary astrophotography with that scope. I can tell you the CGEM is a nice upgrade from that mount. Much more beefy and is very capable of turning out great photos.

You are correct on the focal length thing. It is easier to start with a short focal length scope. Everything has to be much more precise at longer focal lengths.

Good luck with your CGEM and your Edge HD. I think you’ll like this setup!

Ray Shore

Comment on CGEM Astrophotography- The Next Phase by Mike Wolski

Mike Wolski — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:12:16 +0000

Hi Jeff. I am enjoying reading your cgem review. I cant wait to see your photos with the edge 8 hd. I recently got the cgem but I am waiting for the edge 8 hd. Iam also considering a short focal length refractor for wide field imaging. My cgem looks great but with no ota I have not used it yet. I am upgrading from a cg5. I am encouraged by the photos i see taken with this mount.I cant wait to start taking my own astrophotos. I also heard that imaging at long focal lengths is very difficult. I hope the cgem is up to the task because i definitly cannot afford anything else.
Good luck and clear skies for everyone in this forum.
Talk to you guys soon,
Mike Wolski
Long Island N.Y.

Comment on CGEM Drift Alignment Procedure by Pat

Pat — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:01:44 +0000

I have decided to bite the bullet and have ordered the bits to go guiding! (Unfortunately, no girl.) I am hoping that after the software polar align I can find a guide star, get the guider going, and start imaging. Hopefully, this will sidestep the drift alignment so that i can turn this time into imaging time.

Any comments? Tips on guiding?

I plan to use every chance, during the short summer nights, to get in some practise with the new gear.

Thanks for your help.

Pat

Comment on Celestron CGEM Review- Part 1 by Ray Shore

Ray Shore — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:49:42 +0000

Hello John,

No problem…I thought you might have meant another mount. Yeah, the CGE did get discontinued since it was replaced by the CGE Pro. I probably would have gotten a CGE when the prices came down if it didn’t have that early limit for the meridian flip.

Thanks,
Ray Shore

Comment on Celestron CGEM Review- Part 1 by John

John — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:01:46 +0000

Ray Hi there,
Ray its my fault is should be CGE Computerized once again thank you and tons wish you clear skies.
John> South Africa

Comment on Celestron CGEM Review- Part 1 by Ray Shore

Ray Shore — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:28:47 +0000

Hi John,

I’m seeing that the CGEM is available on Orion: http://www.telescope.com/control/celestron/celestron-accessories/celestron-cgem-computerized-telescope-mount.

Ray Shore

Comment on Celestron CGEM Review- Part 1 by John

John — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:50:29 +0000

Hi Ray, Thanks for the great review I am just sorry that the CGEM Computerized mount is no longer available The CGEM will be my best option now.Wishing you clear skies. John Potgieter

Comment on Celestron CGEM Review- Part 2 by De Lorme

De Lorme — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:59:58 +0000

Has anybody tried the CGEM with Celestrons 6″ refractor?
Thanks De Lorme