S.W.A.G. TEAMHungry for more SWAG Comics ? ?
Well, put an end to your hunger by ordering from TONY's NEAH-YEAH PIZZA's new meniu, with special discounts for SWAGs. So SWAG a slice ! Bon apetit !
Deep Sky PhotographyI’m having guiding issues. Is it my mount?
I bought a Teseek 14 mount (Juwei 14) on AliExpress. I can slew to object. I an get good 180 sec images for about 20 then things go bad. It's usually near meridian. Is it my mount? Or do I need to plan better? My equipment ASIair plus, Apertura 75Q, ASI2600MC, Innorel tripod RT90c, 200mm Chinese pier.
The S.W.A.G. Chronicles December book!
Good morning/evening/night/day(?)! I hope everyone enjoyed Bob and his antics, I know it's one of my all time favorite stories😁 For december I think we will continue in that same vein of story, and go for Void Drifter by Jason Anspach and J.N Chaney. Overview: The Amazon Rainforest holds a world-changing secret. A ship lost to time from another world. College student Will Kaufman unearthed the biggest archaeological discovery in human history… he just needs to find a way back to Earth to tell people about it. "Four thousand years ago, a Federation bounty hunter Void ship crashed on a remote and primitive planet. There it remained until Will found it and accidentally reactivates it, launching him light years away. With the crew—and its prisoners—awakened from cryo-sleep, Will has no choice but to go along with Captain Fera and her pilot-turned-holographic AI. Seen as a naïve primitive, Will must navigate complex alien cultures, explore the far reaches of the galaxy, and battle a tyrannical empire seeking to finish off a haggard and weary rebel faction just to be granted a ticket back to Earth. But as Will shows an uncanny ability to navigate the mysterious realm of wormhole travel known as the Void, he begins to thrive in a galaxy not meant for humans. Home is only a half-million light years away, but when life on a spaceship is this much fun… does Will really want to go back?" And if you feel like continuing the Bobiverse adventures, I'm gonna join in on the secon book too, so I hope there is something for everyone🫶 Let ne know what you think!
Telescopes自制光轴调整注意事项之一
自制牛反望远镜的弯路之一……说出来让大家有问题的可以参考下。买了某师傅的150F4镜片，怎么调整光轴都不对，最后发现原来是中心标记不对，现在重新贴了就对了，星点对比如图，借助了下工具确认中心点…… 自带的标记不在中心，买过这个师傅镜片的应该看得出来，师傅用的三角标记 调整后位置，看得到原来的印，用厂里的投影仪确认过，基本在中心了。就是用手揭贴纸把镜片弄花了点…… 为了测试下是不是自己做的碳纤维桶的问题，还去上了个小型三坐标……碳纤维桶是用的夹心结构，内部放了泡沫夹心，整体厚度很厚，所以刚度很好。 调整标记后位置比较准了 没调整标记的，星点像飞机长了翅膀或者是3角形 没调整前的，星点像飞机 调整标记后M42一分钟单张，调整标记后好很多了，虽然还有点椭圆，可能和调焦和慧差镜有点关联吧 成都天气就一个小时数据叠加，虽然天气灰蒙蒙的。 最后来个全家福！
S.W.A.G. TEAMMessier Object Catalog for Midland, TX for the coming year
Kind of fun, I spent some time with ChatGPT creating a Messier Object target catalog for my location in Midland, TX for 2026. Sorted by date, it gives me the best 10 day window, recommended scope (Redcat71 or 8"RC with or without the 0.67 reducer), recommended hours of data collection and whether or not the object will be above 35 degrees, i.e. viewable. Kind of helpful in planning out my astrophotography schedule for the coming year. Of course, I'll have to finalize the plan in my ASI Air, but it gives me a great overview. Astroimg doesn't allow me to upload the pdf or xlsx but here is a screenshot of the first several objects. ~ David
Seestar Official GroupHello all! I just got the Seestar S50 for a birthday gift (lucky me!) Got a tribrac as well. However... with the Seestar attached, I cannot view the level bubble on it. Is there a short extension pole you can buy to allow the bubble to be viewable with the machine on the tripod?
TelescopesWhat is the best cheap Camera ?
Hey Guys so i have a telescope that is quite good however i found out that I need a camera to get better pictures, do you guys know a cheap camera (possibly 100€ or under) that is good?
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1望远镜的目镜选择？
2如何在城市里（六级区）出摊打野拍深空？而且新购入的设备总价不超过一万？
3Pixinsight - is it worth it ? How is the learning curve ?
4Sun Guardian Badge - best tips?
5Help with the Moon Phase Tracker?
6What are y’all’s favorite deep sky objects?
7Sirius Warrior - new badge / new questions !?
8Who’s going to AstroCon2025 at Bryce Canyon?
Thought List
1Lego made solar finder
2关于超级蓝月亮，全面的问题解答(Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered)
3Sirius Warrior Acquisition Group (SWAG)
4关于月食的一切，类型、图像以及发生的频率。
5Comparison of S30 v S50 Rosette Nebula
6Nice garbage container always polar aligned containers on wheels Pull and close up.
7What is your motivation to do astrophotography?