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Changchun Amateur Astronomy Club

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For anyone who has an interest in the night sky. You don't even need to own a telescope.

Location: Changchun
Members: 12
Latest Activity: Mar 31, 2013

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Comment by Chris Knight on October 10, 2012 at 10:10: I myself, have a 6" Mak-Cass, a Meade 90mm RA, and a set of Meade Series 5000 SWA plossl's.

Comment by Chris Knight on October 10, 2012 at 10:08: Interesting, Gordon. Do you have them here, in Changchun?

Comment by Gordon Miller on October 10, 2012 at 10:02: Thanks for the welcome. I've been interested for many years but got more active while on my last assignment in China. Currently, I have a C5 and a C9.25. Astro tech Voyager and CGEM mounts, respectively. Into astrophotography as well as well.

Comment by Chris Knight on October 10, 2012 at 9:16: When you buy the T-ring, you will have to tell the seller what your camera is so he can send you the right one. All cameras have different mounting systems, as you know.

Comment by Chris Knight on October 10, 2012 at 9:15: You need to have a T-ring:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.116.a00eb7&id=13...

You need to have a T-adapter:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.37.a00eb7&id=144...

If you want to use eyepiece projection for the moon or planets, you will need a tele-extender:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.64.a00eb7&id=626...

The first two items can usually be bought together. They will allow you to couple your camera directly to the telescope, using it like a giant telephoto lens. The third item will allow you to take high-power images of the moon (craters, mountain ranges, etc.) and planets.

Comment by Chris Knight on October 10, 2012 at 8:52: What camera have you got?

Comment by Chris Knight on October 10, 2012 at 7:33: Welcome to the club, Gordon. Please tell us a bit about your interest in astronomy, and any equipment you may have.

Comment by Chris Knight on May 7, 2012 at 12:13: I understand your frustration. There is a company in Guanzhou which has really assisted in blackening the "Chinese Telescopes" image. I have never had a problem with any of the equipment I have got from Gilman. When you are emailing him, just mention my name.

Comment by Alejandro Indigo on May 7, 2012 at 10:54: Cool ! I'm checking the website you told me. Do you recommend these? Even though everything is manufactured in China, I still feel uncomfortable around Chinese Brands. You reckon I can find them in taobao? 'cause I'm looking for one with a mount for my Nikon D90 camera and probably a motorized tripod. The place I'm telling you is a huge park in Shuangyang, one hour from Changchun and You might need to take your battery pack.

Comment by Chris Knight on May 7, 2012 at 10:46: Do you have a vehicle? Does this place have electricity? I'm still waiting for my battery pack. Also, check out this site:

http://www.hioptic.com/telescopes/

I know Gilman quite well. He is who I purchased my 6" Maksutov from. His company makes quite a few Meade products. The Celestron 130EQ is good as a beginner scope FOR VISUAL WORK. If you are looking to do astrophotography, you will need a bigger mount, and you will be mostly limited to planetary, solar, and lunar photography.