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BigRD

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  1. Unfortunately I'll not make this one due to a chest infection 😷 Hope the sky clears for you all Roy
  2. My ZS73 waiting for a clear sky. WO uniguider and WO 73A adjustable flattener fitted and set to 11.4mm.
  3. Hi Hadyn, I've just taken delivery of a 2019 ZS73, matching uniguider and 73A adjustable flattener. I've not really had a chance to try in anger yet due to this week's horrific weather. During a brief break in the clouds I did manage as far as taking a photo of the moon through an old Skywatcher eyepiece using a Samsung Galaxy S8. Visually it is lovely and sharp the Moon terminator standing out nicely. Build wise this a quality bit of kit, everything feels well made, the focuser feels silky smooth with no backlash. There's little in the way of manuals or decent descriptions on WO website but I think I've figured out the adjustable field flattener should be set and locked to 11.4mm then space from the flattener M48 thread to sensor should be 66.2mm. I have a Hypercam 183C Pro Tec and had to order an extension piece to achieve the correct spacing. It's a never ending drain on the wallet. Roy
  4. This is impressive. Can you post acquisition data and processing please? I'm using a Nikon D5100 on my 130PDS/HEQ5 and would love to achieve the colours you've pulled out. I've just started experimenting with dithering and so far so good but stretching in PS is pulling out too much noise. I'm impatient for results as well which doesn't help Cheers
  5. I fitted the dew strap around the circumference. It's effective enough to keep the dew away and low cost too. ?
  6. I also have a 130PDS. I soldered together a resistor ladder type dew strap and fitted it around the front opening of the OTA and it works at treat. I control the temp using a PWM adjustable controller
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