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NightHawk
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 Posted: Apr 19 22:11 Post subject: Managed to get my hands on a Toucam PRO 2. Need adapter! |
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Long time since posting.
I managed to get my hands on a Philips Toucam Pro 2.
It is in near mint condition but extremely smelly indeed! Some chemicals should sort it out.
I need an adapter for my Meade ETX 80mm so I can use this webcam. (Astrophotography Newbie really) Can anyone recommend the best place to buy one in the uk or us with cheap postage.
If you have one for sale.. even better!
Next step is to know how to use the thing effectively!
Thanks in advance
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Telescope: ETX 80 AT-TC (Compact 80mm) by Meade
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bhenderson50
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Hi Nighthawk,
if you go to the Telescopehouse.co.uk website, and look under astrophotography accessories, you will see the AC378 webcam adaptor for £24.99. This should interface your ToUcam to your scope 1.25" eyepiece holder. Once you get it up and running, I can give you some help to get you started. Have a great time imaging!
Bob
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bwh
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| Posted: Apr 20 21:49 Post subject: |
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also look on ebay as they sell regularly for about £12
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Meade 8inch (228mm) LX5 Smidt-Cassegrain fl=2000
Skywatcher 120mm Refractor fl=1000m
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bwh
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http://stargazerslounge.co.uk/ind...61f2c4cb88b9ba12&topic=3523.0
is a very thorough article (copy into word and print) that covers all u need to reall yunderstand use of toucam in telescope astronomy
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NightHawk
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| Posted: Apr 23 22:10 Post subject: |
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Thank you for your advice. Would the ebay adapters be of lower quality?
Or does it really not matter. Annoyingly the nights are getting lighter. Thanks bhenderson50 for the offer of helping me out. Will try and get an adapter soon.
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Telescope: ETX 80 AT-TC (Compact 80mm) by Meade
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Meade 6mm PL MULTI-COLOR |
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bwh
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| Posted: Apr 24 19:03 Post subject: |
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its just a piece of black plastic type material. The ebay ones fine and £12 others £24 .... doubt much difference in quality. With ebay you bidding so time and postage needs to be considered.
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Skywatcher 120mm Refractor fl=1000m
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