Can you guys with a Hyperstar setup provide a picture of the setup

[h0ughy]

bit of a request to those who have a hyperstar setup - any way you can post up a picture of your setup of the system?:thanx:

[multiweb]

On the field (https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y2pV-4l3cf4u3FdQIMOBNVYWxerqpRz92shgj9T9 lzNdsWXbn9nVxOJwDPAn9Ims1VYFRW8w6Kx hJG0EpjhHhudLAW8jDujtZUzPxVFPObfC6A/tent_C11HS3.jpg?psid=1), at home (https://public.bn1.livefilestore.com/y2p4nFVnGU1BFLa1SqvGUMqlqmdxDExuiw5 4-TyLz9RQShy-29oa_Pe6I1XJnPin42Jz1n4K62ff4Njbx1g PtPStQ/C11_HS3.jpg?psid=1).

[h0ughy]

Thanks Marc - how did you bundle your cables?

[multiweb]

As you can tell I don't. :lol: I used to arrange them in a staight pattern and square them up as to get proper diffractions line but then figured out that if you curve them in the dewshield rather than running them straight they won't show up. So just make sure none of them runs in a straight line between the camera and the dewshield then run them straight out from there and you'll be good to go. Just make sure they're long enough and you have enough slack inside to curve them. Just push them in. :thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

ok so I have the starzona hyperstar dew shield which means i can poke out the cords so internally if I make an oval shape and exit the cords out the gap I should be ok?

[multiweb]

Yeah perfect. Just tape the cables outside the dewshield when done so they don't slide inside or pull on anything.

[h0ughy]

was going to use some velcro stuck on the tube and velcro tape wrapped around the cable pushed onto the stuck velcro?

[acropolite]

Careful, you'll arouse ponders, you know he has a velcro fetish.

[h0ughy]

everything works better with velcro:rofl:

[AstroJunk]

My very low tech solution has the cables in a gentle arc, and similarly means that there are no difraction spikes visible. One day I may even get around to painting the camera black, but for video use its not a big deal...

I may do the job a bit better with a piece of hanger wire in the middle of the cable run, but like the paint job, it hasn't got up there on my priority list yet.

[h0ughy]

hey how did you hyperstar the 14?:question:

[AstroJunk]

The trick is the older style 14" GPS version - its the only Meade they made a Hyperstar for.

[h0ughy]

I have the LX200R OTA which is an older style?:question:

[AstroJunk]

Looks like it would physically fit, but I'ts not figured for the ACF/R optics, so I wouldn't know what sort of aberations you might have to struggle with.

I've attached my only astrophoto with it - I think the max exposure was either 60 of 90 seconds using an DSLR with an APS-c chip. Moster fov!!! In the right hands, the hyperstar would be dangerous :)

[el_draco]

You might wanna read here:
http://www.werbeagentur.org/oldwexi/hyperstar/tipstest_hyperstar.html

Rom

[h0ughy]

thanks for the link

[AstroJunk]

Was doing some re-wiring whilst adding a Mount Hub Pro to the OTA and neatened up the hyperstar wiring with some fencing wire and a couple of strategic drill holes!

I'll give it a whirl later and see if I can see any spikes on a bright star.

And I'd just like to say thank you to the insect that has vomited all over my corrector plate :mad2: One of the issues of operating a remote observatory is having to leave the optics uncovered...

[allan gould]

Do you know how much time and effort went into training that insect?
Give credit where it's due. Hurumph!!!!!

[h0ughy]

that's not nice - -wasn't an escargo was it?

[h0ughy]

i see the Velcro is essential - was it electrical tape binding the wires together?

[Capricorn1(Tom)]

Hi Jonathan...nice image...well done...hope to have my c14 +hyperstar operational at the end of the year once I build my block work observatory. Cheers Tom :)

[AstroJunk]

Ah Professor, your animal training skills are a credit to your evil genius...

And yes, electrical tape was all I used - I find that the cheapest cloth variety is actually best as it is thin and not too reflective.

Here's my result on ACrux. I tool a wide range of exposures and this is the worst I could get it. There is a slight N/S line, maybe, but that isn't actualy lined up with the cables (the camera is mounted sideways so that North is up).

So it certainly works, although it wasn't a big issue anyway - that Orion shot with a dslr earlier had cables and staps hanging in whatever direction :)

[AstroJunk]

And just for reference, same camera, similar settings, Newtonian...

[h0ughy]

thanks Jonathan

[AstroJunk]

Thanks Tom, they are amazing devices, and so easy to use!

[h0ughy]

i hope that is the case ;)

[Rod771]

You'll be right Dave.

Scariest bit is removing the secondary mirror (for the first time anyway).

Just take it steady and all is fine :thumbsup:

Have fun :)

[Star Hunter]

This is my new setup on a C14 faststar and a Canon 60Da DSLR. The C14 will soon carry a new Starlight Express M25C camera.

The Keyhole Neb. shot was 10 mins. unguided at 400 ISO and Omega Centauri was 10 seconds at 400 ISO, all at F1.9. IMHO, this beats an expensive astrograph. For test shots, I'm pleased with this. More to come. ;)

[h0ughy]

wow - here is hoping for better things. i have a 14 and if the c11 proves itself i might get the hyperstar kit and upgrade the 14" - pity the images werent a tad larger