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Merlin66
28-10-2021, 12:34 PM
Busy upgrading the MiniSHG to the 2nd generation Sol'Ex 125mm fl lenses.
Adjustments continue......but the early Ha results look VERY promising.
Onward and Upward

Stay tuned.

Anth10
28-10-2021, 01:13 PM
Ken,
Spectacular fireball! So much to take in with the image looking ALIVE.
You've got it all happening with your setup.
Well done..
A

Saturnine
28-10-2021, 01:38 PM
Excellent work Ken, so much activity detail in the new ( upgraded) rig.

Merlin66
28-10-2021, 02:29 PM
Thanks guys!
The performance definitely seems to reflect the quality of the optics used.
The jump from a $2 Surplus Shed achromat to a $75 Shelyak "custom designed" achromat, although costly, showed immediately an improved outcome.
Re-building the collimator and testing the focus/ infinity focus on the slit plate, is a bit fiddly, but I'm sure will be worth the effort.

Eris
28-10-2021, 02:32 PM
A very nice Ha capture filled with rich details Ken . The improvement is quite noticeable. Well done. :thumbsup:

PeterM
28-10-2021, 03:06 PM
WOW Ken! that full disc looks amazing and I guess it's only going to get better and better from here, both in terms of the Sun waking up and your MiniSHG improvements. Bravo!

multiweb
28-10-2021, 03:35 PM
Oh wow! Your best yet with that set up. The disc is unreal. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Perseverance pays off big time.

Merlin66
29-10-2021, 12:55 AM
Thanks for the encouragement!!
I'm pleased with the outcome from the MiniSHG.

h0ughy
29-10-2021, 06:23 AM
Should call you James, James Bond with that golden gun solex

Merlin66
29-10-2021, 08:09 AM
:lol::lol::thanx: