First light with RC8"

[Paul Haese]

More than happy to help Doug.

I do reckon I should get a scope free from GSO though. Perhaps the RC12 that is coming to NEAF this year. I think my images have sold a lot of scope for GSO.

There are heaps of targets to grab now. Looking forward to some nice images. I do not that your image scale is a little different to mine. Mind you the 40D image I have has a different size sensor. I might have to do another Eta in the near future.

[Garyh]

Good going Doug! There was a lot of controversy about this RC as to optical quality but they seem to deliver the goods

[multiweb (Marc)]

Sweet shot! Exceptional actually. The new rig shows some huge potential.

[Hagar (Doug)]

Originally Posted by Terry B

Doug
How do you think it compares to your VC200L?

Hard one.. Very similar except a bit more stuffing around to correct the image but no diamond shaped stars to contend with and now a much better focuser.

Originally Posted by zipdrive

Looking very good for 1st light
Tak flattener is doing a great job too!

Few more bits and pieces and then I'll be able to 1st light my RC8 soon too....I got a Astrotech 2" flattener for it, hope it works out ok

So the stock focuser is definitely no go? I'll be loading it up with qhy9+filterwheel+flattener and may be OAG.....

Worth a try but not holding my breath on the stock focuser.

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

More than happy to help Doug.

I do reckon I should get a scope free from GSO though. Perhaps the RC12 that is coming to NEAF this year. I think my images have sold a lot of scope for GSO.

There are heaps of targets to grab now. Looking forward to some nice images. I do not that your image scale is a little different to mine. Mind you the 40D image I have has a different size sensor. I might have to do another Eta in the near future.

Thanks again Paul, I think you deserve a free scope for all the advertising and feedback you gave GSO. Well done.

To all the others who commented, Thanks, I think this scope shows quite a bit of potential and will suit the image scale I was looking for.

[prokyon (Werner Probst)]

Wow, what an excellent equipement! The 1st attempt is promising, can`t wait to see more...

[Jen]

nice one Dougy good to see ya getting back into the swing of things after throwing in the towel a little while back
Sometimes a short break is all ya need cheers mate cant wait to see some more of your fine masterpieces

[TheDecepticon]

Very nice, Doug! Has the air of things to come! Keep it up!!