Omega Cent STX

[Peter Ward]

Still persisting with the standard candle theme: Omgea cent with a STX16803.

I'm finding the RC field flattner & sensor combination to be quite terse with any focus errors..and the spacing of the sensor to FFC to be very critical. (hence there is a little "rainbowing" around some stars ) anyway...though the world doesn't need it...another Omega Cent here:

http://www.atscope.com.au/BRO/gallery50.html

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

$Kings ransom worth of gear and Omega again...

Still...obviously not bad

Mike

[renormalised (Carl)]

Nice shot, Peter

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

$Kings ransom worth of gear and Omega again...

Still...obviously not bad

Mike

C'mon play nice Mike ... If you don't behave I'll PM you my "nth" M8 rendition.

Corker of a pic Peter. Dream rig you've got there. Can't wait when you start pointing it at M8. (+1 for Mike)

[Peter Ward]

Thanks Carl, Mike, Marc. I didn't think it looked too shabby

M8? Yes, on the list

Just gave the image a smidge of sharpening....has a bit more snap now.

[Bassnut (Fred)]

I dont mind Omega cent off a new rig (any new rig), gives a chance to zoom around and get feel how a new piece of gear performs and the trials and troubles setting it up. Probably the best object for that.

Comming along nicely Peter, a hair short of very smick..

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by Bassnut

..... gives a chance to zoom around and get feel how a new piece of gear performs and the trials and troubles setting it up. ....

Thanks Fred. Picked it in one.

I extended the FFC spacing a few mm this morning...but no idea how this will affect things until the sun goes down.

That said...for a FL close to 3000mm the stars are pretty tight as is.

[TrevorW]

I never tire of this one

[Bassnut (Fred)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

...for a FL close to 3000mm the stars are pretty tight as is.

wow , OK then, thats very impressive already , very tight indeed .

[MikeyB (Michael)]

anyway...though the world doesn't need it...another Omega Cent here:

The world can never have too many Omega Centauri pics, Peter, especially ones this beautiful.

Thanks for sharing it.

[telecasterguru (Frank)]

I agree with everyone else Peter, it is a very fine image.

I am waiting on the Astro Tech FF for the 10" RC to see how that effects my images. Positively I hope. Although as you say getting it set up right may take some work

Frank

[Garyh]

Looks like you are getting that spacing pretty close to just right. Stars are only very slightly out in the corners. Always love a good Omega

[Peter Ward]

Thanks Frank, Michael.

While I'm enjoying getting the bugs out of the news system, but also finding it's a case of "careful what you wish for".

There are few (large aperture) telescopes that are perfectly corrected to the edge of the field (including my RC) of these massive sensors.

It will be interesting to see the results from large aperture DK users with the same sensor... that said, to date I have not seen results that would motivate me away from my RC just yet, as the setup has been quite painless so far.

[PeterM]

Peter, Peter, Peter, Peter...
And the crowds yell out for more........


PeterM.

[DavidU (Dave)]

Tight as Peter ! (yes regarding fish).
Well done.

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by PeterM

And the crowds yell out for more........


PeterM.

....The room was humming harder as the ceiling flew away

[Hagar (Doug)]

Beautifully resolved Peter. I must try this myself but will be happy with an image half this good. What length subs did you use for this image?
Always interesting to see what others use for their image collection.

Great stuff.

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

....The room was humming harder as the ceiling flew away

..."when we called out for another drink" and er... yup having a(nuther) Port right now as I again look at this wonderful image.

PeterM.

[scopemankit (Chris)]

awesome!!

[DavidTrap (David)]

Just worked out what song that was you were "singing" gents - the lyrics are truly weird when you see them written down - as is often the case with many songs.

DT