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Hi thanks for the reply yes it has a dew shield built in and i am using a dew heater around it. As the dew shield was extended i couldn't really see any dew on the glass i was outside some time and it was very cold. I have not been able to take a single set of frames yet that once stacked don't have a central glow meaning i soon as i bring out details in the galaxy my image is ruined as it comes out in the centre. I might play around with the field flattenner the problem is on a single shot it doesnt show so i only know once they are stacked and i start to process the image!

Yes it is the dedicated field flattener for the z61 but it is adjustable.

Thanks will see if anyone else suggests anything. I'm worried it is a problem with the scope or if it is just a problem with the camera sensor. Would adjusting my adjustable field flattener help do you think?

The bottom image was taken without flats. It is less prominent but is still there.

Hi, yes i am using flats and darks.

Hi all you will see on my images below, particularly in the picture of m81...i appear to have a glow that is the same as the ligh captured in the galaxies. As a result when i am editing on photoshop the more i bring out the galaxies the more i bring out this central glow! I am imgaing with a light pollution filter with a zenithstar 61 and a canon dslr. I have imaged on nights when the moon is out but can anyone help me here? How do i avoid this in the future either via my setup or my processing? This is ruining my photos and my drive for me to take anymore as when i try and bring out detail the whole central part blows out as well!

Hi i am looking for a setup for AP only as i have a 12 inch dob that i use for observing which is also a reason as to why i want a lightweight setup for AP as getting the massive Dob out each night can be a pain haha. I have not yet made the purchase but i was considering saving a little more for the EQM 35 Pro mount as this offers bigger capacity for a larger scope and allows for a lightweight setup so therefore i future proof myself and also have a relatively light weight set up. I was also going to but the z61 for the sky trackers but if i go for the EQM 35 pro mount I'm thinking i will buy the evostar 80ed pro scope instead as this scope allows me still have a good focal length for beginners but much better focal length when i get my head around everything. I may still get the z61 though so i can use the eqm35 pros lightweight mode which is what i did set out to do in the first place! It is so hard to decide what to start with lol. All i know is this will be my only purchase for a long time in AP as i am having a baby at the end of the year so this is a last luxury purchase for myself which is why i think the Eqm35 pro is the option for me to future proof myself just can't decide on the scope now!

Hi All, i am looking for my first astrophotography rig and i have limited it down to the two trackers. I know these can only take a limited payload and are there not good value for money in terms of upgrading to a bigger telescope later. But, i really want something portable, quick, and easy to get started. I currently have a 12 inch dob so i really want at least something other than my binoculars that is much easier to get outside quickly when the clouds break. I will also be buying the z61 william optics telescope (yet to buy) as i feel this is a good scope for these type of mounts from what i have read. Therefore, here is my question. Which moint should i get? I know they essentially do the same thing but there is some differences including price. I believe the skyguider pro is much more exspensive given from what i hear the vixen wedge would also be needes at a much greater cost that what is provided. Also, the star adventurer does not have a built in battery but instead uses AA's or i hear sometimes people use a power pack. As a result, it appears that the sky guider pro works out much more exspensive when all is said and done. However, is the skyguider pro worth the extra money with the wedge or is the star adventurer the better option? Any tips, advice, or first hand experience welcome kind Regards Gary