focus issue
Hello w1ngnut,
as a learner like yourself I have often had these round star issues. Everyone on here swears by a Bahnitov mask, so you can live view the bright star and focus then dash to the glorious DSO. I have one and it seems straight forward if you can lock your focus, plus you remember that focus changes with temp and the weight of your camera might draw the focus tube out if you slew high (like mine!)
If you don't have a mask, you can google a hartman mask and make one yourself, or go to IIS ads and order one. You can use Live view on your cam also.
Remember, there ain't nothing higher than Astronomy!!
Keep the faith,
Ps I am amazed and jealous you got PHD working already, I have tried for a year to get that bugger working, I think it's because the dog chewed the connections, maybe I should try new leads?!!
Graham
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