Configure your PC
In this post I will describe one way of configuring your PC to allow it to connect to your equatorial
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Replacing the dovetail
I found that when mounting the telescope on the HEQ5 with the original dovetail the assembly was back heavy due
Install drivers for your PC
So, the laptop or computer of choice is prepared and now it’s time for some drivers for all your equipment.
Connect your PC
If you are using the mount and telescope to do visual observations you can do that with the SynScan hand
Mounting the scope
This is the first test of mounting the telescope assembly to the HEQ5 Pro mount. I had to move the
The optical assembly
Finally, all the pieces have arrived! The Skywatcher Evostar 80ED Pro looks nice and feels like a high quality build.
My first gear incoming
As a complete novice in astrophotography I was overwhelmed with information when I started doing research into what type of
The moon with no gear
This image was taken with a DSLR and a standard tripod on the 23 of august. I was dreaming of