AstroGS

Another point that Cuiv made was that the camera does not seem to have an output usb, which - if true - will not allow the owners of this camera to use it with other acquisition software; making it a rather very expensive item.

I have now sent to Spain (Pixel Skies Astro), my 2nd wide field rig, which will be mounted on the ZWO AM5 and hopefully will be used to create mosaics. The 2 rigs that I am using are: Main Rig: WO Redcat 61, ASI 2600MM, Antlia 2.8nm filters, ZWO OAG-L/ ASI290mm 2nd Rig: Samyang 135, ASI 2600MC, WO guidescope/ ASI 120mm

I collated over 18 hrs of data but, ended up using only the Ha and RGB channels. For some reason 11 Hrs of Lum data did not add any value to the final image - not even more detail. Not sure why not but, the RGB and Ha channels were enough for this image. Probably I will try again another time to work again on the Lum data. 50 x 120 sec per RGB channel 33 x 600 sec for the Ha Redcat61 + 2600MM + Antlia filters + AM5 Integrated in PI and processed in PI and PS.

This just popped in my FB feed, it is not 1st of April so, it might be legit 😏 A new ASIAIR or something?

Galaxy season continues and this time, I captured just over 18 hrs of LRGB of the Needle Galaxy and the NGC4559. The actual image was larger but, cropped it and rotated it so, it the 2 galaxies will be the actual protagonists of this image. Captured with the wide field rig in Spain, Redcat 61 + ASI2600MM + Antlia Filters, mounted on an AM5. Lum: 158 x 300 sec RGB: 50 each x 120sec + calibration files Processed in PI and PS.

What is this Cosmos Steering Wheel?

New William Optics Pleiades 181 (£18K)!!! Beautiful and HUGE!!! https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-pleiades-181-apo-refractor.html It makes the Askar 185 APO look like a bargain 🙂

@ollypenrice i have sent my AM5 + P200 to David in Spain and he set it up on a pier. I will be sharing some pictures shortly but, you will need i think: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-mounts/zwo-additional-silver-top-plate-for-tc40-tripod.html https://www.firstlightoptics.com/harmonic-drive-mounts/zwo-pe200-pier-extension-for-am3-am5-mount.html

Finding targets during the galaxy season with wide field OTA is a bit challenging and restricting. However, I really enjoyed working on this target. Probably more data, would make the colours to pop more as well as the resolution. 40 x 120sec for each RGB channel 40 x 180sec for Lum Redcat61 + ASI2600MM + AM5.

This is exactly my thought - not necessarily because the team will not do it but, because this - along with the PA - are the 2 tasks that you cannot manage remotely on your own. Also, it might be a helpful feature for RASA owners but, again I never owned one so, I am just speculating based on posts that I have read.

A tilt unit that helps to correct tilt and back focus using electronically assisted methods - as per the title. https://www.asgastronomy.com/asg-electronically-assisted-tilt-eat-project/ They are also offering different other tilting systems and the prices start from $695.

Over a year now and the mount continues to hold very well - even as a permanent observatory mount. Imaging tonight M53 with the Redcat 61 and guiding is very stable at 0.5-0.6. I will be adding a 2nd rig on the mount (Samyang + ASI2600MC) soon and I am experimenting with the counter-weight and indeed, it seems to be delivering a more persistent solid guiding numbers. Very pleased indeed.

RedCat 61 on a ZWO AM5, imaging the M53 from Spain (Pixel Skies Astro remote observatory). Guiding is absolutely fantastic tonight.

Very nice and balanced - the dust is very well blended in the scenery, without forcing it or over-stretching it. Well done!