Not quite first light with my new toy.....
This is about the 3rd or 4th night getting to know the
quirks of ED80 imaging with a DSLR.
I initially thought going wide field would be a doozy
after a few years with the DSI II/ 1500mm 12" newt combo
but how wrong was I!!!!!!!!
Firstly, these ED80s are a beautiful bit of gear, very easy to
get a decent pic from....but not without a bit of a humbling learning
curve first! Back to basics Steve.....focus, tracking, shutter shake,
mozzies, craning your neck, bumping the scope, GEM balance....mozzies
.....DUST BUNNIES...mozzies....
Secondly, as discussed with J, the field flatness doesn't look
too bad out to the field edges...might not need the FF?
The nights so far have been some of the worst for seeing and
buffeting gully breezes but the WF is a bit forgiving and the protection
of the dome is a godsend.
Can't wait for that moon to p--- off!
Comments welcome and suggestions from the ED80 gurus....
yes, yes, I know Mr Hoff, the sensor still needs cleaning
Steve