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Old 05-03-2006, 06:13 PM
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Now i'm officially depressed!

All the planetary images I've captured and processed using an 8"f5 newt and a 9.25 f10 SCT look "soft" in regard to focus.

I've performed all the usual tests (sight tube/cheshire, star tests etc) and still my images fail to reveal crisp detail.

Could it just be the seeing/transparency or are both scopes out of collimation?

Keep in mind I've only ever imaged during the warmer months and have yet to capture during those "special" pre-dawn hours.

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