First Light Report SVR102T-IS

[barx1963]

Well despite the crappy weather here in Vic I managed to dodge some nasty weather and actually achieve first light.
First object was a visual sighting of Antares during the 3 star alignment and and first DSO was visual look at Omega Cent.
I even managed an image which is attached. I did it while watching another band of cloud approaching from the south so only roughly focused, no guiding, 25s at ISO1600 on my EOS 760D. Didn't even have time to centre Eta Car. The scope has the supplied Reducer Flattener so it is at f5.6.
This shot is completely uncropped, only thing that has been done is saved as a jpg to get it small enough to post here.

Malcolm

[Atmos]

Stars are looking good across the frame, as well as can be pixel peeped at 200.9 kb haha

Looking forward to seeing this scope used with aggression ;)

[barx1963]

Thanks Colin
The result was quite encouraging. I looked spectacular on my laptop immediately after download, combo of f5.6 and 4" aperture. the field flattener certainly seems to make the stars nice and round over the entire field.

Hope to see more soon!!

Malcolm

[RickS]

Looks good, Malcolm!

[Slawomir]

The result from first light is very encouraging :thumbsup:

[JohnG]

Looking good Malcolm, well and truly into the dark side now, you will have to relocate at the next SV Camp.. :D

Cheers

[JimsShed]

Very impressive for only 25 seconds. So clear and sharp.