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Old 25-08-2011, 06:21 AM
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Dumbbell with a Dob

This is my latest Ap effort with a 12" goto Dob

Only around 20 mins of subs as my netbook ran out out battery ( thanks to the missus for not charging !!)

If its clear I will be taking a whole lot more subs tonight and having another go

25 Sec Subs @ ISO 400
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Old 25-08-2011, 01:43 PM
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Great results there Stu, keep them coming.
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Old 25-08-2011, 02:02 PM
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Nice work with a dob!
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Old 25-08-2011, 02:30 PM
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This is my latest Ap effort with a 12" goto Dob

Only around 20 mins of subs as my netbook ran out out battery ( thanks to the missus for not charging !!)

If its clear I will be taking a whole lot more subs tonight and having another go

25 Sec Subs @ ISO 400
I was about to have a go at you saying that no-one is a Dumbbell they are just beginers then I realised you were talking about the image you took. Nice image by the way
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Old 25-08-2011, 06:32 PM
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Wow nice effort Stu. I didnt know it was possible to do this sort of imaging with a dob mount. I am going to try this out as soon as i can get out there. Was this taken at prime focus? Thanks for the inspiration.
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Old 25-08-2011, 06:44 PM
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Thanks for all the comments guys.
I titled such that it might provoke a little more interest !!!

Matt, Astro imaging certainly is possible with a Dob, but the Goto or at least tracking capability is a must.

Check my other posts to see what other things I have managed to capture.
They will never win any awards, but for an AZ mount, and someone who just wants to play, i think it delivers great results

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Old 25-08-2011, 07:24 PM
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Thanks for the advice Stu and Ill certainly check out your other photos. I have a SW 14 synscan and a Cannon 500D so should be able to get some results and finally placate the friends and relatives who keep asking me for photos.
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Old 26-08-2011, 04:03 AM
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Wow, ya gotta be happy with that Stu!!
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Old 27-08-2011, 08:41 PM
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I've added another few snaps, would appreciate it if you could give me your thoughts on which one you prefer


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Old 27-08-2011, 09:11 PM
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Number 2 Stu - you really got it there.

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Old 28-08-2011, 12:34 AM
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Hey nice work there Stu!!!

No.2 does it for me.
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Old 28-08-2011, 08:20 AM
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Sorry for flooding this post with another image, but i've had another go !!!

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