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Mick
That’s a really nice image , love the star field
I take my hat off to you for sticking an 8” f5 newt on a HEQ5 and getting such a great image with round stars
The HEQ5 has a recommended AP payload of around 9 kg ( max rating of 13kg )
I’ve weighed my 8” f5 newt with DSLR imaging camera , dovetail bars , guide scope , guide camera , heater bands , cables and so on , and my weighs in at around 14kg which sits on a EQ6-R mount ( recommended AP payload rating 14kg and max rating of 22kg )
Your balance must be spot on and tight guiding as well
How long were your exposures and your ISO setting ?
I assume windy nights are a bother for you ?
Well done !!
Martin
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