[cybereye (Mario)]

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Lovely work Mario.
Isn't it such a pleasure when everything just works the way it should.

Thanks Jeanette - it certainly makes for a more pleasant night when everything works!! I think half the battle was realising that taking time when setting up and aligning will preempt about 80% of all possible problems! I've also added an old computer fan to my scope using an old Hartmann mask that I'd made to get the mirror down to ambient quicker - I think it works!!

Originally Posted by tilbrook@rbe.ne

Hi Mario,

You have some nice detail, especially the dark lanes.

Great job!

Cheers,

Justin.

Thanks Justin - I think all three components of the nebula - emission, reflection and absorption - are well defined in this image. I'd have to say it's one of the best I've ever taken!!

Originally Posted by jenchris

Good Mario - lovely and smooth - mine looks like a sandpaper and airbrush job

Thank you Jen - there are some processing techniques that I use which I'll tell you about at the next meeting.

Originally Posted by alpal

Mario,




Hi Mario,
Nice job you did there on the Trifid.

I also have an 8" f6 Newt.
Do you have a photo of your new guide scope arrangement?
I am using an OAG because my guide scopes always had differential flexure.

Thanks!! As for the flex problem, my original bracket that I used to attach my guidescope was made by a friend. It worked really well except that it took a lot of care and tightening attaching it each session. However, there was usually some drift prevelant. I decided to spend $29 at Andrews for a GSO dovetail adapter which I've bolted to my scope using a sturdy piece of aluminium. Now it's a simple matter of fit and screw to have a very tight fixture. I've attached a picture of the setup - there was abolutely no drift in my images which was fantastic!

Cheers,
Mario