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Old 10-10-2012, 04:55 AM
TanjaC (Tanja)
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Is there a problem with my optics?

Hi Guys - I've re-collimated my C11 since removing the secondary mirror for my Hyperstar. I don't know if it was like this prior to using the Hyperstar, as I used it 'new out the box' - but spotted this collimating.

Although there might be a few dust donuts etc this looks different to me, and subsequently I always feel like I'm not collimated perfectly. In some images I feel the stars are still flared or "pac-man" like - but that might be me being over critical now, as I'm not using a field flattener on the C11 SCT.

A very out of focus star seems okay, but as it approaches focus there seems to be something bottom left.

Is it normal - should I be worried? I can't spot any obstruction in my OTA.

Thanks
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