Fun with star diffraction spikes on a Refractor

[SB]

Hi Folks,
Had some fun with Esprit100 last night. Went to Spotlight earlier and bought a Embroidery Hoop. They have lots of different sizes and one fitted perfectly over the Esprit dew cap. I stretched some wires across the hoop so see if I could get some nice star diffraction spikes to see if it added any aesthetic enhancements.

Result attached:
M104
60 mins (6*600 Sec ASI183MC) with Astronomik L1 Luminance filter.

Chris.

[Karlz]

Home made newt spikes, nice touch. I'll loan you the RC for some real spikes :lol:

Great pic Chris, last night was great here except for that bit of cloud around 8:45. I've got something coming up, just need more time and one less palm tree.