Hi guys,
After some trials and tribulations, I can now fully guide with my Lodestar camera and the difference has been going to an OAG which means I am getting nice round star images with my 12.5" f/5. I can see why people move to an OAG typically above 1000mm f.l. especially when the mounts are not at the ultra top end.
Although I am still using my old trusty Canon 400D, with dark skies from the ASV LMDSS site, quite happy with the progress so far, but no where near the images every posts on IIS.
I can see why people also move to at least modded DSLR's, colour CCD's and more advanced into mono.
This is my first attempt at this object and what an incredible object it really is.
72 mins (6 x 300s and 14 x 180s) at ISO 1600 processed in DSS and CS3.
high res version here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnkaz...16046/sizes/l/
Just happy to have my rig working well!
Clear skies.
John K.
