Using the new telescope as a birdwatching tool.
@cliffordbeshers Really awesome photo of that guy. (Would you call it a Super-Duper Zoom Lens?)
@gregmoore Well, it’s a tracking telescope controlled by an app over wifi. So, super long for scenery, not very big for astrophotography, which is what it was designed for. But I can put it outside, watch for birds, then capture an image using my ipad to control it. That is a Sharp-shinned hawk in a tall pine on the other side of the street, probably close to 150’ away, and the camera was set at 2x. The 4x picture focused on the pine needles and so the hawk was blurry. Next time. I’m waiting to see what I can do with the Great Horned Owls.
@cliffordbeshers Neat, and it sounds convenient too. If the best camera is the one you have with you, then the second best is the complex one you can leave setup. I hope the birds help you with more opportunities.