Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> Beginning Imaging Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Wmacky professor emeritus Reged: 11/24/07 Posts: 547 Loc: Middleburg Fl US Imaging on a ScopeBuggy ?       #2558001 - 08/03/08 05:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Is this feasable for an imaging setup? I'm Looking for last minute options before ordering a Exploradome, as I find lugging out the CGE mount cumbersome. The plus for the Buggy is alternate locations around my tree covered lawn. A big minus is contant polar alignment each night. -------------------- William C-11 SCT EON 80ED CGE Canon 40D Phillips SPC900 SS Autoguider Scopebuggy Post Extras:       mclewis1 Thread Killer Reged: 02/25/06 Posts: 2436 Loc: Colorado Re: Imaging on a ScopeBuggy ? [Re: Wmacky]       #2558094 - 08/03/08 06:37 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I heard that some folks do image with a stock Scopebuggy. Personally I felt the need to "upgrade" my Scopebuggy CGE1100 combination with longer 3/8" bolts that had lock down wing nuts and additional bolts on locking the bars into one size. Those changes and some great ideas from many others were within the last year documented in a few threads in either the mounts or equipment forums ... one of the threads is here -------------------- Mark C11, C6, APM/TMB115, and AT80ED Tandem mount CGE and CG-5A, WO EZ-Touch and AT Voyager 25x100s, 8x56s, T-Mount Light, and Mark 1 eyeballs Modded 350D, SPC900, Mallincam Post Extras:       Jaxdialation Carpal Tunnel Reged: 04/01/07 Posts: 1759 Loc: St. Augustine, FL Re: Imaging on a ScopeBuggy ? [Re: mclewis1]       #2558189 - 08/03/08 07:52 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I do it. Lots of people do. -------------------- John Someone please make sure that when I die, my wife doesn't sell my astro gear for what I told her I paid for it. SST/Tak/RCOS/SBIG/CCDWare New Zhumell Owner? Read this: New Zhumell Owner Upgrade Mega Thread Post Extras:       Wmacky professor emeritus Reged: 11/24/07 Posts: 547 Loc: Middleburg Fl US Re: Imaging on a ScopeBuggy ? [Re: Jaxdialation]       #2558203 - 08/03/08 08:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well this is unexpected good news! I was going to call Polydome tomorrow, but will now hold off. I'd love to here more about thoughts on this. I would upgrade it with longer bolts and handles. It seems that leveling would be easier compared to doing it with the tripod. BTW, I will be using a C11 CGE, and my lawn is not perfectly flat. Question: Do you feel you are giving up any stability? Edited by Wmacky (08/03/08 08:47 PM) Post Extras:       Wmacky professor emeritus Reged: 11/24/07 Posts: 547 Loc: Middleburg Fl US Re: Imaging on a ScopeBuggy ? [Re: Wmacky]       #2558257 - 08/03/08 08:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   To Add: I just found that ScopeBuggy now offers a "Super" Buggy with heaver gauge steel and a solid non ajustable frame. Unfortunately they have to be custom made. Would this be worth the additional wait and cost for my C11 CGE, or is the standard good enough if additional bolts are added to lock the frame as suggested? -------------------- William C-11 SCT EON 80ED CGE Canon 40D Phillips SPC900 SS Autoguider Scopebuggy Edited by Wmacky (08/03/08 08:45 PM) Post Extras:       Jaxdialation Carpal Tunnel Reged: 04/01/07 Posts: 1759 Loc: St. Augustine, FL Re: Imaging on a ScopeBuggy ? [Re: Wmacky]       #2559384 - 08/04/08 12:09 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   My system (everything) weighs around 90 pounds. The old one works fine for me. I'm upgrading my scope and will probably have 140 pounds, at that weight, I'll have to wait and see. -------------------- John Someone please make sure that when I die, my wife doesn't sell my astro gear for what I told her I paid for it. SST/Tak/RCOS/SBIG/CCDWare New Zhumell Owner? Read this: New Zhumell Owner Upgrade Mega Thread Post Extras:       Wmacky professor emeritus Reged: 11/24/07 Posts: 547 Loc: Middleburg Fl US Re: Imaging on a ScopeBuggy ? [Re: Jaxdialation]       #2560651 - 08/04/08 10:34 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for the info guy's. I'm going to go ahead and get one. John, Bring some of that excellent equipment you own over some time for a little imaging!Wow! -------------------- William C-11 SCT EON 80ED CGE Canon 40D Phillips SPC900 SS Autoguider Scopebuggy Post Extras:       Jaxdialation Carpal Tunnel Reged: 04/01/07 Posts: 1759 Loc: St. Augustine, FL Re: Imaging on a ScopeBuggy ? [Re: Wmacky]       #2562985 - 08/05/08 10:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That would be fun William. I have everything whirling away in the front yard right now. Trying to take advantage of the first clear night in what....2 months it seems like. -------------------- John Someone please make sure that when I die, my wife doesn't sell my astro gear for what I told her I paid for it. SST/Tak/RCOS/SBIG/CCDWare New Zhumell Owner? Read this: New Zhumell Owner Upgrade Mega Thread Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 4 registered and 5 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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