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Originally Posted by Atmos
Your stars are looking MUCH better now Andy! In the official first light even the on-axis stars looked like they were suffering from an aberration but they're all looking good now 
I do agree with you on framing, it is something that I don't do. I'm one of those "plonk it in the middle" guys  |
Cheers Col - you're producing some great images lately, and with just a little more time spent framing ...
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Originally Posted by Xeteth
Another spectacular image of a spectacular object. Fantastic work Andy!
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Cheers David - it's a magnificent target!
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Originally Posted by The_bluester
Fantastic result after all that back and forth getting the spacing sorted. The spacing of the Tak might not have been quick and simple to sort but boy does it look worth it!
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Thanks Mate, yes it's been a bit fiddly, but time well spent. One dreams of a uniform astro standard for manufacturers threads, spacing & fittings - but it will probably never happen!
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Originally Posted by RobF
Beautiful image Andy.
Why the move to the Tak refractor if you don't mind me asking?
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Cheers Rob!
I won the big QSI 6162 in a competition, but my Newt wouldn't render a full frame image circle without spending serious megabucks on a bigger focuser & paracoor. Also when I set up most nights, moving the 'scope outside affected the collimation, which I had to painstakingly fine tune each time while under the stars.
A nice big FF capable refractor seemed the best solution.. and I have always dreamt of owning a Tak!
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Originally Posted by Nikolas
Speechless is all I can say Andy absolutely beautiful
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Why thanks Nik - very kind of you - cheers!
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Originally Posted by StuTodd
The stars are looking spot on Andy, you've nailed the beasts at last!
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Lol
- thanks Stu
that's our family tent in the background, we set it up to take the kids camping in the backyard over Easter