M20 and M8 : ED80 and P-Flat4 Trial

[DJ N]

Recently I purchased a William Optics P-Flat4 flattener for use with my ED120 and ED80. I have not had any success yet with the ED120, however results are looking quite favourable with the ED80. I like the fact that it reduces the focal length of the ED80 to around 450mm, giving it that bit extra widefield. In fact, for the ED120, I will now look for a non reducing flattener, as I want to keep that at 900mm.

So in summary, a quick trial on M8 and M20. The details are as follows,

4x 8 minutes ED80 P-Flat4 and QHY8L (including darks, bias and flats) from metropolitan Adelaide. Stacked in DSS and processed in PS (no cropping of image whatsoever).

Cheers,

Daniel

[multiweb]

Cool. Got a P-FLAT IV too. Looks like it's working well for you too. :thumbsup:

[Paul Haese]

Nice Danny, I thought I might hear from you yesterday but alas you did not call. We had a few down there. Missed your company.

Colour in this looks good. Larger image would really show off the data.

[DJ N]

Bugger............ I had no idea you guys were down there...........and it was a gorgeous night. I haven't really been frequenting the forums much lately... we are in the middle of house renovations........ absolutely dying to get the QHY8L down to some darks skies....... as well as the 12 inch goto!!!

[Paul Haese]

Friday was the best night Danny. Last night was good, but a little bit of wind about. Mind you the trees on the west side of the block do act as a nice wind break now.

Next time I will try to remember to send you a text.

[wysiwyg]

Back on the imaging horse again I see Danny.

Nice one!

Now to automate, so you can image while you are out ;)

[Ross G]

Nice photo Daniel.

Good colours and quality.


Ross.