First Light Guiding

[RyanJones]

Hi Bo,

1. I have a CLS filter which is good for my f10s but I don't like the colour cast indicative of this filter. I'm thinking of going for a UHC for the Newt because I have luminance to play with unless anyone can suggest why I shouldn't ?

2. Do you have a link as to how to do this ? I'd love to balance it in camera if I can.

3. I normally do use 800-1600. I just didn't on this one because the sky blew the shot out and it was more about a guiding test than getting an image.

4.i always use calibration frames but didn't on this one again because it was a guiding test.

5. I haven't been to a star party but I'm sure I will at some point.

Thank you for your input Bo

[traveller (Bo)]

Good to hear Ryan.
I used Astronmik UHC-s filter but I found it a bit too harsh (images looking flat). The CLS-CCD gives much contrast images.
If you are free to come to snake valley, get in touch with Malcolm (barx) as I am sure he can accomodate you.
Bo

[gb44 (Glenn)]

http://www.astropix.com/

This is Jerry Lodriguss's website.

GlennB

[Ant0nio (Tony)]

Congrats Ryan, utilizing auto guiding is a huge breakthrough & judging by your image you've got it working well right off the bat. Well done
Cheers,
Tony

[gb44 (Glenn)]

Hi
Re; filters in Bortle 6+ skies with OSC and DSLR

Maybe this filter STC-Duo will be useful
https://www.cyclopsoptics.com/astron...filter-48mm-2/

Some good reviews there. I like the one comparing the IDAS filter. Cost is about $500AU, hmmm

Here is another for $300. Also impressive.
https://www.cyclopsoptics.com/filter...pectra-filter/

Cheers
GlennB

[RyanJones]

Hi Glenn,

Thank you for the links. The spectra lines on the $300 one don't look too dissimilar to the CLS I have. The $500 looks really good though. 1 stop short of going narrowband. Only problem is it's pretty much the price of 2 seperate narrowband filters.

Thank you for you input Glenn. It's given me food for thought

Hi Tony,

Thank you for the encouragement