bojan
03-09-2013, 01:06 PM
Due to some health issues I have recently (inner ear inflammation, resulting in severe problem with balace), I was not able to take the spectra of Nova Delphini.. Which is sooo frustrating - especially for the last couple of clear nights here in Melbourne which I know will be over the moment I feel better:mad2:.
However, I decided to post here couple of images of my way of how to fit PH Star Analyser to the imaging gear (scope, MTO-1100A in this case).
Because with all my home-made gear I am using M42x1mm thread for various adapters, this one is no different.
Star Analyser is mounted in the thread of a larger 3mm thick round plate made of aluminium, with M42x1mm thread at the rim.
This goes into a standard M42 => EOS adapter - which is always a bit thicker/longer (usually 6mm) than necessary, so there is enough thread left for other things, my adapter in this case.
The black ring is made of plastic, and it is here to block reflections from shiny metal surface (I didn't have time to anodise the aluminium ring).
On all this goes the (Canon) camera.. and that's it.
I hope this little post will be of some help to anyone who wants to take the walk on the spectral side..
However, I decided to post here couple of images of my way of how to fit PH Star Analyser to the imaging gear (scope, MTO-1100A in this case).
Because with all my home-made gear I am using M42x1mm thread for various adapters, this one is no different.
Star Analyser is mounted in the thread of a larger 3mm thick round plate made of aluminium, with M42x1mm thread at the rim.
This goes into a standard M42 => EOS adapter - which is always a bit thicker/longer (usually 6mm) than necessary, so there is enough thread left for other things, my adapter in this case.
The black ring is made of plastic, and it is here to block reflections from shiny metal surface (I didn't have time to anodise the aluminium ring).
On all this goes the (Canon) camera.. and that's it.
I hope this little post will be of some help to anyone who wants to take the walk on the spectral side..