Skipper Billy

Let's not get carried away - its average data at best !!! From my notes it was on an evening of poor seeing and variable wind - that scope was a bit of a sail in any breeze.

This is the link to the data - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gpncke2ebvm0e2o/AAA5nW3m94zYdxF9nSX2a-Yaa?dl=0 There are no flats, darks or bias as I have deleted last seasons ready for the new season - its nearly the longest day - the nights will be drawing in soon !!!!! The result should look something like this or most probably a lot better Anyone who wants to have a play please feel free to download and do what you wish with it. Atik 460 EX Mono, Explore Scientific 210mm reflector, Baader filters, EFW2, Atik 460 EX mono on a SW AZ-EQ6-GT.

If you PM me your email address I will send you a link to a DropBox folder where you can download the raw data of the Elephants Trubk taken with an Atik 460 EX Mono at 760mm - not saying its world class but it might be fun to play with ?

Oh you think so do you ??? Less often yes - but it shifts over time !!! Frost heave - soft ground and various inexplicable reasons !!!

Surely 10 seconds.

It's pretty rare that two sets of data need exactly the same processing - even two sets of data taken with the same equipment of the same subject usually require different processing techniques.

Since I started using these cables I have never (touch wood) had a USB cable issue. Well made, quality parts, sensible price.

Thanks folks - some great pointers there. I have got 7 - 8 months to prepare so time is on my side for once!

I have been asked by our local Photographic Society to give a talk to them about Astroimaging one night this coming winter. Anyone done anything similar or care to share their thoughts on suitable content - format etc?? Its for about an hour and I will have access to the gear to project from a PC. I will lay 100:1 that its a clear moonless quiet night whilst I am stuck indoors !!!

Yes - own design and build - more photos here https://sites.google.com/view/astro-imaging/micro-observatory

My new baby is finally ready to rock 'n' roll. Pity I won't be able to use it for about 3 months - no real darkness this far North until mid August !!!

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Canon 1100D - kit lens - 20 secs at 800 wide open.

You can have fun with the kit lens and a tripod to start with !

Its a design that works well - very space efficient and easy to build. Shout if you need any more details but the photos show you the basics - https://sites.google.com/view/astro-imaging/micro-observatory PS - mine is only 4'6" square but has housed a 210mm f3.8 newt on an AZ EQ6 GT. The only alteration I have made since the photos were taken are to make the door full height.