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Originally Posted by Paul Haese
Lovely image Stuart. Makes mine look a bit ordinary. However, it gives me some idea of what I can expect with the QSI when I get it. Thanks for posting.
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Hi Paul,
No I don't think it makes your ordinary at all. I've been doing this for a while now, you've only just started and have a new scope etc. to deal with. The el-cheapo RC is showing real promise IMHO, the 10" or maybe 12", if they get around to making them, would be my new choice for a DS imaging scope.
The main differences between yours and mine are image scale, which makes a nice change for me as it's usually your planetary images that have that huge image scale I strive for, but can't quite achieve.
The AO unit helps, mainly because I'm still using the Meade fork mount. The luminance subs were 15minutes, which really helped to bring out the outer detail in the galaxy. So to the naysayers out there that reckon you can't image with a fork mount, it can be done. You just require the right camera and an AO unit, the OAG stuff isn't necessary until you want to do narrowband stuff, then it helps. A $20k mount is no longer necessary for long exposures, which is great for those of us that wouldn't mind going out to dark skies every now and again, I couldn't imagine taking a paramount to a star party!
Do you know if the QSI mob are planning an AO unit for their cams? With the integral OAG it seems a logical step.
Cheers
Stuart