Autoguider test shot

mick pinner · #1 14-04-2009, 09:34 PM

this is my first autoguided test shot of a starfield in the Carina area.
single 10min shot just to check tracking, not perfect but neither is collimation or focus.
just trying to sort the mechanicals and software of my portable imaging setup.
G11 with Orion autoguider. 200mm f/5 reflector guided with 100mm ED f/9.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #2 14-04-2009, 10:11 PM

Hard to tell from such a small image Mick but it looks pretty good really.

Yes there seems to be a bit of collimation irregularity..? But overall you must be pretty happy with this?

Mike

spearo (Frank) · #3 15-04-2009, 06:13 AM

looks good to me (in terms of autoguiding)

frank

multiweb (Marc) · #4 15-04-2009, 07:36 AM

Looks spot on to me too. Did you use PHD for guiding with the Orion guider? (which I assume is the same as the QHY5). You also mentioned a G11. Is that with a Gemini box? If yes did you connect the ST4 from the guider directly in the AutoGuider port or did you use a GPUSB or other adapter?

mick pinner · #5 15-04-2009, 11:42 AM

hi Marc, l did use PhD. no gemini.

telecasterguru (Frank) · #6 15-04-2009, 01:42 PM

That looks like pretty good guiding for a test shot. How does the G11 perform with the AN?

Frank