set-up

[john@leporecpa.com]

I'm a complete beginner.   I have an 8SE,  Cannon t3i.

I was able with adapter/t rings to connect camera to telescope.

What is next, how to I control the telescope and camera ?   Does EOS control both or just the camera?   Can i control telescope through stellarium.  Help.  Thanks!!!!!!

 

 

[admin]

Welcome.

BackyardEOS will control your camera, this is what it is for.  Although the premium edition has an ASCOM component that allows some telescope control it is not a replacement for a planetarium software such as Stellarium or Carte du Ciel. 

Regards,

[john@leporecpa.com]

thank you, i connected stellarium, and it slews.   i went to eos and clicked connect camera, and it could not connect.   camera is on.  how does it communicate with camera.

sorry first time

 

[john@leporecpa.com]

battery is very low on camera maybe 

[admin]

Always start with a full battery for sure.

Does Windows see the camera?

[john@leporecpa.com]

ok, i had to connect the camera  to computer via usb.   it connected.   couldnt get an image , too cold and windy here in NY,  but im happy that i have a start.

 

[s3igell]

Remember:  You can do the initial setup and basic feature testing from the comfort of your kitchen table.  No need to wait for a Clear Dark Night, nor to Freeze your Fingers.  If you are going to connect the Scope, just point it out a Window at a distant Radio Tower or Power Line or Street Light.  You will need to keep the Exposures MUCH SHORTER than you would use at Dark-of-Night.  But everything else will work the same...