AO-X NGC253 first light

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Ta Greg. No decon....that would look very ugly with just 600 seconds of data

My impression was it responded faster with less overshoot compared to earlier models. Running it at 10Hz, the guide star looked like it was magnetically locked into position. Quite amazing for such a large (80mm) modulated aperture.

Seems like a fantastic piece of equipment. Its only compatible with an SBIG camera right? Can STX16803 use the self guiding filter wheel?

Greg.

[niharika]

Last I heard STX would implement MOAG integration in the future instead of self guiding filter wheel.

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Seems like a fantastic piece of equipment. Its only compatible with an SBIG camera right? Can STX16803 use the self guiding filter wheel?

Greg.

[Peter.M]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Seems like a fantastic piece of equipment. Its only compatible with an SBIG camera right? Can STX16803 use the self guiding filter wheel?

Greg.

Im pretty sure that Peter said in a previous thread that the stx cameras would still need to use the in guide chip. Don't quote me on that though.

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by pvelez

How much back focus does the AO-X take up? I read somewhere its about an inch.

Pete

Peter, a bit over in inch 27.33 mm

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Seems like a fantastic piece of equipment. Its only compatible with an SBIG camera right? Can STX16803 use the self guiding filter wheel?

Greg.

Only SBIG cameras will work with the AO, the STX can't use the SG wheel due a different remote head interface.

Originally Posted by niharika

Last I heard STX would implement MOAG integration in the future instead of self guiding filter wheel.

MMOAG would work, albeit with some massive back-focus

[niharika]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Peter, a bit over in inch 27.33 mm

Only SBIG cameras will work with the AO, the STX can't use the SG wheel due a different remote head interface.



MMOAG would work, albeit with some massive back-focus

Personally I found it hard to choose between STXL & STX. Each had features I liked but split across the two model. A 16803 based ccd with guider in front of the filter wheel and AO-X would be dream come true.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Pretty insane shot.

[dvj (John)]

Impressive indeed. What was your estimate of the seeing conditions at the time? With passing clouds perhaps not optimal -- meaning it can only get better from here.

j

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Looks like a great start Peter Very sharp indeed. That setup will certainly produce some great results.

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by E_ri_k

Looks like a great start Peter Very sharp indeed. That setup will certainly produce some great results.

Ta, That's what I'm hoping for

Originally Posted by dvj

Impressive indeed. What was your estimate of the seeing conditions at the time? With passing clouds perhaps not optimal -- meaning it can only get better from here.

j

It was about 3 arc sec.

Originally Posted by multiweb

Pretty insane shot.

Well..sentiment appreciated but perhaps with another 300 minutes we might get something special