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Originally Posted by Doomsayer
No gear issues here - the FSQ rig is fine - just persistent thin cloud. Better than the more normal rain or cloud on the coast we seem to suffer most of the time. Hence my RC will hopefully be on line soon in darker skies with better weather. I use an ST402 and an e-finder with the FSQ. Maybe you could consider something like an e-finder, rather than an OAG, as an e-finder will cope with 2m FL guiding no problem with the NJP.
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I am (temporarily) set up in New Lambton now and yes the thin cloud started to disipate as midnight approached so I went for it .What is most pleasing is that I was able to get a multi filter image down that went this deep, in the space of just 4 or 5 hours including flats and flat darks for every filter and even a meridian flip in the middle. This was the leap I wanted over the beautiful Starfire
An e-finder huh?..hmmm? Tom Davis seems to think it is quite good for his AP 12" F3.8 for at least 10min exposures
...of course the OAG should allow indefinite exposures...ahhh decisions decisions...
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward
Very nice image! ....my guess is it will have a $15 entry fee attached to it  |
Thanks Peter..?...I dunno, David probably won't like it...at $15 a pop one must choose wisely
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Originally Posted by bmitchell82
Love the details in the image Mike although the colouring isn't up my ally. 12"s of love really has its place in my heart though  . As for OAG, it will be the best thing you ever invest your $$$ in the difference is unbelievable! to say the least.
I Just finished making my 3" version that screws directly into the draw tube of the 3" FT and my images went from wobbly stars to perfect guiding instantly and of all things a lowly EQ6. I have some comparisons of Guide scope to OAG on my blog if you scroll down, plus there is images of the process though making it. Good luck! |
Glad you liked it Mr Mitchell, I'll check out your blog..but as Fred says below they can be a pain too.
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Originally Posted by Bassnut
Excellent Mike. Tight as and very detailed.
Do homework on OAG, cant see you need it based on this pic. The MOAG takes 50mm , seems you have 79mm back focus to the image plane total. OAG is a pain without a rotator. All looking a bit difficult IMO.
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Oh I need something, 5min was showing regular trailling, however when the two scopes pointed overhead it improved (sure sign of diff flex) look at how long the end of my silly guide scope is though, best at least improve there...deffinitely need to do something, I want to be able to do 15 - 20min subs but as you say, I will deffinitely do some homework, cheers
Mike