[netwolf]

Hi All,

First lets just say I am a happy chap because Saturn just hung there while I messed around on my laptop to Image it. Gone are the days when I paid more attention to the Dob and trying to keep Saturn in the FOV. Amen to that.

Almost a Full moon out there and the clouds parted to permit me some quality time with my new toy. And the dew shield I made for it today.
I did not see any dew today, and one more thing its awesome as a light shield. I mean i took it off while Saturn was on my laptop screen and noticed Saturn just dissapered thanks to the moonlight. Stuck it back on and there it popped up again. Wow. I am so glad I made this myself. Thanks to everyone who inspired and encouraged me to DIY. The best 15$ I ever spent.


My focus was off, I think. I am learning what "Image shift" means very quickly and I feel a fine focus mod coming up soon. I recalled some time back people advised me to focus on a bright star first. Well I did (noted the collimation was off a bit). I did nothing about the collimation, as I need to read up on that. I used Rigel and noticed a small tiny double, I have no idea if Rigel is supposed to have a double or not. See animation.

I did one at 5fps then 1 at 10fps at F10. Your all welcome to try and improve it if possible. Processed in registax as per Mikes guide.

I took some of the moon but I have to process those.

Thanks and Regards