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Originally Posted by jase
Very nicely done Dennis. I'm wondering if you'd improve on this using the drift scanning technique...maybe worth a try some time. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Jase - I did a Google search on drift scanning and an initial scan (pun intended)
of the various resources looks very interesting.
It seems a big hit with the Minor Planet Centre and French amateur astronomers. There are some software packages that mention the ST7 and the ST8 and they all seem to caution about big files.
This site in particular looks quite comprehensive if anyone is interested.
http://www.driftscan.com/
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Originally Posted by RobF
Heck Dennis - exquisite work as always, but you've even given the Hubble a run for its money this time!!
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Thanks Rob – I wish!
I just love how the HST has captured the Airy disc and Airy pattern of Sirius B!
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Originally Posted by AlexN
Rob is right... thats a very very impressive result Dennis... Utterly fantastic split!
I split the trap into 5 stars with my DBK31 about a week ago in the C11 @ F/10, but it was nothing on that result of yours! 
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Thanks Alex – the Trap can be quite a challenge when the seeing is not so good. The Mewlon is nice 'cos its open tube design allows it to cool down quickly.
Cheers
Dennis