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asimov
24-05-2010, 06:08 AM
Just a quick one from last night with the 400D in the 8" F4 newt 2X barlowed.

2 stacked.

iceman
24-05-2010, 07:01 AM
Nice and sharp with good tonal range.

Lovely shot John.

RB
24-05-2010, 07:44 AM
Very nice shot John.

:thumbsup:

jjjnettie
24-05-2010, 08:21 AM
Loooovely moonage John.

asimov
24-05-2010, 09:05 AM
Thanks guys 'N gals.

Having a few problems with the F4 & collimation + off axis camera chip due to a sloppy R&P focuser but I'll be nipping that problem in the bud soon. The effect can be seen far right in the image. Everything has to be so precise with an F4 & the moon:doh::scared2:

Quark
24-05-2010, 01:18 PM
Nice work John,

Just wondered if you used a 2" Barlow or a C mount adapter to an 1 1/4" Barlow?

Regards
Trevor

asimov
24-05-2010, 02:06 PM
Thanks Trevor.

Yes that's correct. I'm using a Meade 2X 1.25" barlow element section which is then screwed onto the (not sure if it's T or C) mount on the camera. The whole arrangement is then dropped into the barlow tube (minus elements of course) & then all of that into the focuser. I can't come to focus without using the barlow barrel acting as an extension tube.

Matt Wastell
24-05-2010, 06:28 PM
Great image - looks great, detail and tone!
Well done!

mswhin63
24-05-2010, 08:00 PM
Very nice image, great job

michaellxv
24-05-2010, 10:01 PM
That's a nice crisp image.

Inmykombi
25-05-2010, 08:03 PM
Thumbs up from me too.
very nice capture there.