M31 through HDB Window

[PETER LOO]

Hi Kah Wai, need an EQ mount with AZ motor to track, for 2 mins with 200 mm, no need to guide it

[VinSnr]

Hi Kah Wai, need an EQ mount with AZ motor to track, for 2 mins with 200 mm, no need to guide it

But doing that polar alignment through the balcony is a big challenge!!

However, just have to do once.....

[lotsafruit]

Hi Kah Wai, need an EQ mount with AZ motor to track, for 2 mins with 200 mm, no need to guide it

But doing that polar alignment through the balcony is a big challenge!!

However, just have to do once.....

Ah... I am using a regular tripod and no auto track. I have read this stuff before but was so excited that i forgot about it all. Feels damn silly now, but thanks Peter.

I am doing from comfort of home behind window grille and under parapet. Looks like i need to get uncomfortable

[PETER LOO]

no .., no problem, we are all learning too, poco a poco (bit by bit) just happen to be lucky at times, see u soon ..

[PETER LOO]

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Here is M31 taken at Johor, Malaysia Saturday night - only managed to catch 5 shots X 2 mins, 500D I-R Mod ISO 1600 (3) ISO 800 (2) in between floating clouds & light rain, yet it looks more complete than the 20 over shots taken through balcony here. GPD2-Mount un-guided, Meade 80 ED.

[Gary]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Happy you got your AP fix which should last till next full moon. Should start a new thread next time else HDB prices may further increase!

[Airconvent]

Been a while since I saw M31...Its always convenient to view from your home where the toilet, coffee, titbits and the bed are within easy reach.