1 minute clusters

[cometcatcher]

This could very well be the cloudiest winter on record. Also the warmest, wettest and now July even comes with cyclones! The world has gone mad. Because of that, I only get a few seconds between clouds. So here's what I got tonight, 1 minute clusters.

Omega Centauri and M22, each 2 x 30 seconds only, 10 inch F4, Baader MPCC MKIII, Pentax K-5. No darks no flats no nuthin. :P

I should build a box to at least cover the mount when on the pavers so I can leave it out there without the rain getting to it. Carrying all those counterweights in and out is like going to the gym.

[raymo]

Great stuff. How does your HEQ5 handle the 10"?
raymo

[cometcatcher]

Only just Ray. And it has to be balanced perfectly. Theoretically it's just within spec, but if a mouse farted it would probably vibrate it so it has to be dead calm. The plan is to get an EQ6 when funds allow.

[raymo]

Probably be acceptable for visual I imagine.
raymo

[cometcatcher]

Yeah it's fine for that. And imaging with short subs if it's calm.

[jsmoraes]

As I like to say, clusters don't need hours to be well imaging. ;)
Despite of a very little drift of stars, you got two beautiful images, with good resolution and colors.

[RickS]

Fine results, Kevin!

[Camelopardalis]

One minute?!?! Yikes Kevin :eyepop:

[Robert9]

Nice and sharp and some good colouring. Great. Every time I sneak a peep at your set-up photo I get a strong feeling of anxiety. :eyepop: Hope you get that EQ6 soon !!!!!
Robert

[cometcatcher]

Thanks guys.

Haha Robert, I get a bit of anxiety myself with that thing on it.

[rustigsmed]

very nice as usual kevin, I like the colours.

that position in the back yard looks like its begging for something like this ;)
http://www.renonation.com.au/absco-pool-pump-cover-1-5m-x-1-5m-zincalume?language=en&currency=AUD


Russ

[cometcatcher]

Yeah thinking about that very one Russ.