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Old 22-07-2008, 11:35 AM
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M20 - testing some new toys

Hi,

Got out last night to test a new QGuider and Moonlite motorized focuser, had to put up with constant wind gusts and a near full moon, but the final processed version seemed to came up ok;

http://www.softworx.com.au/astro/M20-Trifid-210708.jpg

Shot details are;

5 x 15min 400 iso light subs
3 x darks
3 x flats

Equipment was;

Skywatcher 8" Newt
EQ6 Pro mount
Canon 20d Hutech modded
Baader MPCC + Hutech 2" IDAS LPS filter

Auto-guided with 80mm Skywatcher ED + QGuider mono

Was the first time I have used flat frames (after a weekend light box project and too many visits to bunnings). Its hard to believe how much of a difference it makes!

Looking forward to the new moon to give these toys a real go.
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