AR2916 with Solar Newtonian

[Martin_S]

Over the past fortnight I have been building a 150mmf/8 Solar Newtonian. I've been trying to test it out for over a week now but our rotten Brisbane weather has been against me. Today I managed around 10 minutes imaging in a gusty wind before the clouds rolled over.

This image was taken with my ASI290mm at prime focus, on my Solar Newtonian using an EQ3 pro mount.

Martin

[Merlin66]

Martin,
Your efforts have been well rewarded!
Great results, look forward to seeing more in the near future.
Well done, mate.

[Eris]

Martin this is a top shot of AR2916 with your new scope. Double congratulations to you. How long have you been at work on the project? :thumbsup:

[Martin_S]

Thanks Ken and Gerard, in all it took me a few days to make up , I made a drilling template and a jig for setting it up. and modified a cheshire for collimation.

Martin