CCD Collimation

[Mav359]

Hi Guys

Can i use my CCD when collimating my scope?

I have a QHY8L plugged into a C9.25, normally i use my 9mm on vega but it would be far less arkward if i could do it stood at the end of the scope looking at the monitor.

Cheers

[earth titan]

Can't see why not, providing you can get a live image but unsure about that model.

I use my webcam and Sharpcap for this and it makes collimation a pleasure.

Typed by me on my fone, using fumms... Excuse eny speling errurs.

[Mav359]

Sweeeeeeeeet, wasn't sure because the general rule of thumb is a high powered eye piece & i dont know how to compare the CCD against an eyepiece. Is it a 20mm equivalant or 9mm etc but if your using a webcam then i reckon i'll be alright.

Cheers Tom

[Daniel-K]

Yes I done my scope the other day far easier

[Leebert]

I was advised to use Metaguide not too long ago on a c9.25. I haven't tried it fully in anger yet as the skies haven't been suitable for the fine adjustment. As well as showing the camera image as normal, it has a separate zoomed in area that overlays a red dot showing which way the 'star flare' is pointing so you can see the effect of fine adjustment clearly.

http://www.astrogeeks.com/Bliss/MetaGuide/

[Freddie]

Metaguide is more suited to webcams so you could give it a go with your SPC900. Metaguide works really well with my dxk21s on my 925.

[Mav359]

cheers guys never heard of that i'll have a look

[earth titan]

I was advised to use Metaguide not too long ago on a c9.25. I haven't tried it fully in anger yet as the skies haven't been suitable for the fine adjustment. As well as showing the camera image as normal, it has a separate zoomed in area that overlays a red dot showing which way the 'star flare' is pointing so you can see the effect of fine adjustment clearly.

http://www.astrogeeks.com/Bliss/MetaGuide/

Not seen that before. It looks good!

Will have to give it a go as webcam collimation is definitely the way forward.

Typed by me on my fone, using fumms... Excuse eny speling errurs.