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Old 17-10-2010, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by asimov View Post
I've never used an ally C11 but I use a CF version. For planet imaging I think it's the bees knees ONCE you have it at ambient - The problem is getting it there sometimes. Once at ambient, it holds better due to the insulating properties of CF.

Same scenerio with DSO imaging no doubt.
I have to agree with this finding. I find the CF tube struggles to cool down if there is a temperature drop. My metal Meade 8" sometimes wipes the floor with the C11 with planets on a cool night as it reaches ambient much quicker. But for long exposure photos the CF holds focus very well.
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