Between the weather and a dodgy knee, I haven't done much imaging or observing lately. Despite the moon, I did get this one in last Saturday. Not the sharpest, but better than nothing.
That is very nice, well done. Like your '33' stacks!
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Originally Posted by WingnutR32
.. who in Canberra bought something that ruined it?
Sorry, that would be me, a QHY5L-ii mono for use as a guide camera. Got it working last night and managed to get NGC104, NGC253(!) and in the end a peak at M42 (I think they are all just out of focus).
That is very nice, well done. Like your '33' stacks!
Sorry, that would be me, a QHY5L-ii mono for use as a guide camera. Got it working last night and managed to get NGC104, NGC253(!) and in the end a peak at M42 (I think they are all just out of focus).
cheers,
Bram
Ha ha, apology accepted
Gem, are you carrying out your equipment each night for your exposures?
Gem, are you carrying out your equipment each night for your exposures?
Not since moving. I used to until earlier this year when I moved to house. Now I have a garden shed with a removeable roof. It still takes a while to get the roof off though. Polar alignment isn't perfect - I haven't had the patience to get it spot on (partly due to a dodgy knee that means I can't stay upright for extended periods).
Funnily enough, the 9.25" with piggybacked 80mm gets the shed while the 16" takes up kitchen space.
Dang dodgy knees. Apparently you are only 2km from me? Should organise a night to see how different/similar we run things. My setup is permanent in a shed too.
Interesting comparison shot, imagine the mosaic image you could make with that 9.25". Looks like your focus was just a bit off.
, a QHY5L-ii mono for use as a guide camera. Got it working last night and managed to get NGC104, NGC253(!) and in the end a peak at M42 (I think they are all just out of focus
).
