hello everyone, i need some advice,
i will first state my issue,
then equipment
then what i think
I had my first imaging night a few days ago with my new ASI1600mm and filter wheel plus OAG and i was impressed with the camera! how ever i am getting some odd star shapes that do not look like guiding issues too me. it is the same scope i have always used and didnt see this happen when imaging with my DSLR. I was wondering if some more experienced images could take a look and point me towards what could possibly be the problem and how to fix it.
i am using a belt driven and tuned HEQ6 mount, ED100 skywatcher refactor with 0.85 reducer. guiding with the qhy11 5L mono on an orion off axis guider. i have the 8 position filter wheel and the ASI1600mm.
here are some pictures of my stars. it appears to me that in the 2-10 second subs the stars appear to be smeared, and in the longer subs and brighter stars it looks like the stars have a dint in them. if you have seen anything like this i would love to know what could cause this and how to fix it because its really annoying me haha
Regards, alex