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Old 15-06-2013, 08:13 AM
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δ Scorpii in HA

I have been waiting for any bit of cloud free sky to test the latest modification to my system. Managed to get some last night.

Below is an image of the rear of the optic train. I have added two turnbuckle tensioned wires to try to stop flexure. The bar the wires are attached to bears directly on the dovetail holding the ITS that holds the camera. This all then forms a stable triangle with no extra strain on the dovetail.

Does it work?

Large image 3x16 min in 3nm HA 7MB

http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.co.../dsco_test.jpg


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