What with weather, USB cable issues and ordering the the wrong focuser motor from starlight along with a trip overseas, getting a first light has been a long time coming.
Not the most challenging DSO but it’s great for picking up any collimation issues.
I havnt actually touched collimation yet, still trying to find a window of opportunity with decent seeing and it’s a little off, but straight out of the box, there don’t seem to be any dramas with the mirrors.
Details
NGC5139
RGB 30:30:30 in 5 minute subs from sunny Sydney
CFF RC250mmat F7 with custom field Flattener. Focal length is 1790.
STL6303e
AP900
Processed in PI, really basic stuff, calibration, some light touch NR , photometric colour calibration, followed by HST.
Large image here
CFF RC250 F7 First Light - NGC5139