From: Milton Aupperle <milton@outcastsoft.com>

Date: February 2, 2007 5:50:27 PM MST

To: Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Astro_IIDC] What else do I need


Dear Tom;


On 2-Feb-07, at 5:23 PM, tom robison wrote:

Hello!


If I were to get the DFK 21BF04 camera and AstroII DC software for Mac OS, what else would I 

need to start capturing images?


I have anETX-125 w/UHTC, an 80mm ED refractor and an alt/az mount.  My computer is a 

Powerbook G4 867mhz, Mac OS 10.4.4.


Would appreciate helping me set up a shopping list for the bare minimum it would take to 

get going.


Your equipment list sounds fine and the only thing you need to get is a  C-Mount to 1.25" adapter so the Camera can be connect to the scope. 


I bought a Lumacon version from "Island Eyepiece" in BC, but this Scopetronix model 


"C Mount for Video Cameras - Model # STC125 $22.95"


from the Scopetronix web page at:


http://www.scopetronix.com/webcam.htm


will do fine.


Make sure the 1.25" end  is threaded for filters or focal reducers etc.


I would also recommend you order the DFK 21AF04 instead of the DFK 21BF04. The only difference is the that the B series has external trigger and unless your really planning using it for something like Machine vision stuff, save your self $70.00 USD.


With an Alt/Azimuth mount, you will be pretty much limited to Planetary / Lunar / Solar imaging +/- short < 20 second exposures.


An good polar aligned EQ mount or a Fork with appropriate wedge will be required if you decide to go after DSO's. For telescope guiding control, you need a KeySpan USB to Serial Adapter so that Astro IIDC can shove the scope around for image tracking.


HTH..


Milton J. Aupperle

President

ASC - Aupperle Services and Contracting

Mac Software (Drivers, Components and Application) Specialist

#1005 - 815 14th Avenue. S.W.

Calgary Alberta Canada T2R0N5

1-(403)-229-9456

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