Securing bracket for SBIG stt 8300 camera.

[midnight_sky_watcher]

Having recently purchased an SBIG stt 8300 complete with filterwheel and filters, I was a bit wary of the way the camera assembly was secured to my quadruplet astrograph. It was fitted to the scope with the 2" adaptor, but only 2 screws securing the camera package. I wasnt convinced the 2 screws would hold the camera onto the scope, particulary whilst imaging across the meridian. I made up a metal bracket clamping the camera via the filterpack housing, to the astrograph tube rings, im breathing a lot easier now. images to follow.

[astronomerchris]

Ooooh I am very curious to see how your images turn out! I have the same camera

[midnight_sky_watcher]

will post images as soon as I can, will also show how the modified bracket works.

[Rumpelstiltleg]

Just bought the same SBIG while on a trip to the USA. Have not had a chance to use it yet. Very interested in your first light experience and some pictures, imaging and your setup.

Enjoy.

Mike

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[midnight_sky_watcher]

HI Mike, i am at present building my own observatory complex here in Cornwall. I am hoping to be up and running end of January..ill show you an image of the modified bracket ive made for the SBIG, and images ive taken with the set up ill be running here.

Grant.