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@@sam5729 thanks for watching Sam, I'm planning another editing video, but I need clear skies and the sun to get the captures I want, in the UK weather is terrible at the moment, so I have to wait while for it improve.

Thank you for your positive comments, I apprieciate from my viewers who use my videos as important advice. I'm looking at making more videos on post processing, though it's not easy to do, sometimes live recordings can be nightmare, if you try to show what your doing on photoshop, sometimes the image could go wrong some where, it's very tricky to master and correct your mistakes without looking stupid in the process!! It will take some careful planning, but look out for more of these videos, at least one thing I did not cheat using AI technology, so many top Astro channels are using AI prrograms, which I feel it makes people lazy!!!

Thanks again!

The Anstrom setting is set 2 clicks to the right

It's a Chromosphere model, which I think is the better all round performer

Thanks Tommy!!

Great to hear!

Go for it!

Yep this real evidence, no BS!! I will not launch a video if this project didn't work, but it does and yet so many viewers do not like my video because it hits the nail with hard facts!!

Good luck 💯 Michael 🍀🍀🍀 You won't be disappointed!!

Unfornately it seems they have done away with single hole finderscope brackets, But maybe this one will fit, I think you need a M6 screw with a either dome or flat head is needed to fit this on the Equniox 66. here is the link www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/astro-essentials-advanced-finder-shoe.html

@TwoHandUke here is the link again just in case UA-cam deletes it? www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/astro-essentials-advanced-finder-shoe.html

@@MPAstro Thanks Martin. Do you still have your one, and would touch still recommend it ?

@@TwoHandUke I sold mine a few years ago, I now have a Altair Astro 66ED instead which as better focuser but same Optics, this scope is used as my solar imaging scope

@@MPAstro That is exactly what I’m looking for. A scope that I can use with my Daystar Quark.

Thanks, you too!

I did mention the pixel size and size of sensor. You didn't listen to the video properly, so sorry the video was too long for you, I must try harder to improve on my videos, However the video is there to show how the camera performs and if you watched it long enough, I taken some great images from it Good luck on 224MC it's a great camera, it's a bit more sensitive with 3.75micron pixel size and much larger sensor than the ASI120MC. Wish you clear skies!!!

It's 2" to 1.25" Eyepiece adapter

@@MPAstro The one here at 19:55? Just wanted to be sure. Thank you. I need something that has threads which will screw directly onto the focuser tube

@@mrtransistor6173 that is the standard 1.25" focuser, the threaded part is a T2 thread where you can attach a DSLR t ring

@@MPAstro Thank you so much! I'm quite new to all this, so a lot of learning.

@@mrtransistor6173 yep it's better to start learning and use basic equipment. Don't be those people who just use smart tech and smart telescopes, cheating their way, and just doing the lazy way of Astronomy and using AI to process images for them. Point taken it's great technology don't get me wrong, but you learn nothing from it. Have a purpose, have a goal, have a real sense of achievement and enjoy Astronomy the way it should be done!!!

I strongly agree, Being under rated means I am too honest, fair and always true to my viewers. YT doesn't want channels like mine, I noticed my views have dropped so much after the Aurora videos I've made!! Typical yet YT boosts the Astro Channels who are sponsored to give radical reviews on Astro gear we all cannot afford in real life. Everything is just a fantasy land and a total lie. Anyway yes Dobson XT8 is defo a top scope, not too big to be lugged around, and still offer plenty of light grasp, You won't be dissapointed!!

Yes, to be honest, it is not an easy way, it is not makeup like the most channels to get clicks. But stay honest, you will get your success. One more subscriber here. Well i go to the dobson xt8 because I see some reviews, and for a beginner, it is a good way, I guess. And I can get it for half of the price because I buy it in second hand. And hope with more from your tips I can it improve a little more. Hope see more from you 💪💪💪

thanks for letting me know, here is the new link to the solar finder www.altairastro.com/altair-solar-finder-scope-kit-with-universal-base--stalk-2509-p.asp

The Quark Reducer is one to have, due to its Optics, there is minimal distortion. It's non-spherical. I am so surprised that my video is the only one that covers full disc solar work for the Quark. Just you watch someone will release a video and claim that they came up with this idea, and make no mention of my channel.

@@MPAstro Cool I have it but not tried it. I recall your 0.5x 1.25 reducer eyepiece screw on and I think you trbeied that in your video, but I will add the 20mm ext tube as well. Thank you MP Astro!

The annoying thing about Daystar, you have to buy the 2" eyepiece holder for the Quark in order for you to fit the 0.5x focal reducer. Why can't Daystar include a 2" Eyepiece holder as standard with the Quark

Yes mate, I do live in Fife. That's awesome news that you managed to get a secondhand ASI174MM, you won't be disappointed with it, such an amazing camera. Mono is the way to go for Solar

With your 72ED Refractor at 420mm focal length, You'll get the the full disc image with the 174MM camera. You'll need the Daystar focal Reducer and the same spacing as my set-up, Then you should be good to GO!!!! No need for a Solar scope

@@MPAstro awesome! I actually have the Sw Esprit 80ED now but also have a 50ED I was going to try with the Quark, think I should manage a full disc with that. Excited to try out the mono cam! Will just need to learn how sharpcap works and I’ll be good to go!

@@Astro_George_ probably you need to extend the spacing a bit more, but let us know how you got on?

@@MPAstro yeah gonna give it a bash soon but will certainly let you know how it goes. It’s all been trial and error but I absolutely love solar imaging with the quark especially.

Yep the tilt adapter is not a cheap item, the Daystar one costs around £198 which is totally ridiculous for the price, even though it's well made. I was lucky to get mine for £98 secondhand from Rother Valley Optics

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you! Cheers!

Yep Mark, it's a long video, there are too many channels who make short videos, and instant results. I go through it in detail and show real evidence that it works. Just to make you aware there is a part 2 of this video, defo worth a view

Oh great. I will watch later. Any recommendations on replacing the focuser? I have a big heavy PanaView 32mm which I like but I think it has strained the stock focuser a bit. I’ve refurbed it but I’d like a better one. I see there is a SkyWatcher one at £170 which has mostly good reviews. Be interested in your thoughts. Mark 2:31:36

@@markjordan1530 Yes First light Optics Astro Essentials 2" focuser is a good one!!

Here is the link in case YT deletes it www.firstlightoptics.com/astro-essentials-focusers/astro-essentials-v2-2-dual-speed-low-profile-crayford-focuser-for-newtonian-telescopes.html

Brill. Many thanks Martin.

Yep all good and real astro. No staged shit on my channel

Hopefully with the help of this video, you can make your own time lapse of the Aurora, when this rare event happens again!! 🤞

Mal was a great guy, he was about to visit me last year, but he passed away that day when he was to visit me. I was totally gutted, something I can't get over it. He was a good friend to me and we talked a lot about astronomy.

I'm glad his equipment has been given to someone who has a passion in this hobby, So I know Mals equipment is in good hands, if there is anything I can help you relating to this hobby and will help, like I did with Mal.

Enjoy your new super tuned ST102, I've got the Baader filter you mentioned, totally agree you see alot more gradulation surface detail in white light, defo makes the sun much sharper

Glad it was helpful!

Yep I agree, some of these trolls might these who follow big Astro channels, to do their dirty work. When you call out these big channels their followers will attack you!!! Cowards the lot of them!!! Nobody likes the truth do they!!

Totally agree 100%

Thanks mate, These Keyboard warriors are the biggest cowards, if you ever faced one, I've met one before, which I found out who it was through social media, made this guy looked so small, believe me I am big guy in real life and facing up to this guy, I not quite and I will voice my opinion quite clearly, he ran so quickly , I don't think he'll ever dare try it again, that's sure. Mate If there was one Keyboard warrior I could sucker punch them to the moon and back for a quid, I would be rich and retire Lol.

No problem

Welcome aboard Michael! I honour what you have to say!! I too wouldn't jump in and sub to channel, I used to sub to the bigger Astro channels now turned out to be fakers, biggest liars and above all they lost complete touch when they used to have this real passion for the hobby!! I noticed that some of these Astro channels have bought subs to gain further onto UA-cam, there so many have done it and cheated their way, there is no way they made above 30K in 2 years, I've been on UA-cam for over 8 years with just merely 9K of subs. I have not bought any subs nor views, this is my 100% real sub count, which clearly shows that loyalty is within my subscribers, they are one's who have supported my channel through years, which so many of bigger Astro channels have forgotten who put them there in the first place, some of these big shot Astro channels will never have what I have!!!

Totally but even slapping them won't work, they only hate more. The only reason why they disregard the Auroras, is that they are too lazy to even look up, even though it's happening around in their area. All thanks to the latest smart telescopes and technology have made them lazy to even just set up. And all thanks to all these top Astro channels who promote this smart telescopes saga!!

No worries

Thanks mate please look forward to another video in June, at the moment I'm needing clear skies for this one

@@MPAstro looking forward to it good luck mate

Don't worry you'll know next time round. I think we need two cameras, one set for timelapse and the other set for normal long exposure single images!!

Always!!! I make sure of that my subs and viewers deserve the real content. I have unsubbed from alot of top Astro channels, who have completely lost touch from the true passion they originally started off. It seems now they can afford to be paid alot money in sponsors, donations and be able to make videos for a living with Luxury expensive Astro equipment simply thrown at them for them to make lies and trick our viewers. It seems a complete joke for the smaller Astro channels who are trying their hardest just to even get monetised!!!

I strongly agree, these are the people that think Auroras are man made??

@@MPAstro YIP, THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE NIGHT SKY WORKS & THESE YT FLAT BRAINS PRIEST HAVE FILLED THEIR HEADS WITH CRAP ! ALL THESE PEOPLE NEED IS A STAR APP & THEIR EYES TO SEE HOW THE PLANETS ORBIT THE SUN !! NOW I KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS WORLD BUT GUYS LIKE US HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH NASA !!!!!!! IF THEY CAN AFFORD TO GET A GOOD TELESCOPE ,EVEN BETTER !!!!!!

Think A.I will make things even worse. If people rely too much on A.I. they will be lazy and believe any BS!!!! A.I. will destroy mankind, if we don't stop it!!!

@@MPAstro TOTALLY BIG M !!!