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Originally Posted by Paul Haese
Like you Jase; I am a mega data convert. Nice setup by the sounds of it but I can understand sorting issues.
Really interesting looking object and will have to look around that area to attend to a few objects worth my consideration.
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Thanks Paul. Set up has taken a while, thats for sure. I followed the information from Brad Moore's
2010 AIC presentation (Optimizing your Imaging Train) to 'hyper-tune' the system, in particular mount (pec,tpoint,balance) and collimation info. Good information that comes from experience. As mentioned in the original post, I spent considerable time on collimation. The Tak collimation scope only got me 85% there. Probably good enough but I wanted more. I like the method he suggests in MaximDL for even distribution of energy. Also, I had considerable effort in balancing the scope. Despite pier modifications, its a tight fit in the 2.3m Sirius dome, so I needed to set the OTA well back on the PME dovetail and use counter weights to balance in DEC. Its all come together relatively well. I'd say I'm where I want to be, limited by the seeing as opposed to the equipment... AO will likely be the next evolution of the set up but I'm in no rush at this point.
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Originally Posted by Stevec35
Nice shot Jase! Have to say I can't see a dollar sign though.
Cheers
Steve
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Thanks Steve. Pleased you liked it.
