|
a few bits
Just some shots i have done of semi-recent times, i packed up all the gear with the bushfires and have now re installed all the gear to the observatory,
the first ngc 2467 i had done earlier but have added exposures to bring it up to 8hrs ( quite an achievement for melbourne skies), the others are about 2-3 hr exposures , more done as testing everything to get it running properly, running chicken, omega centauri, and galaxy cluster around ngc4696
i have been working on getting rid of the flexure in the system so i can extend my subs beyond 6mins, ive reinforced the section where the focuser mounts to the tube, added some support to the camera to try to stop movement there, my last problem is the tube itself as its fine as a dob , but in all honesty is not rigid enough for what im doing... have made enquiries regarding new rings which might help a bit more.( pic of my scope attached as well)
thats about it for now , the DSE have a large burning off going around here for a while so i will get out when its done
cheers clive.
|