iOptron SkyTracker v2 first light

[m37]

Well, had a chance to quickly try my new toy last night. iOptron Skytracker v2 on my (existing) Giottos tripod, Manfrotto ball head, Pentax k-x with horrible zoom kit lens 18-55mm at 55mm. Used my 12v dob battery pack for power.

Did a very quick polar alignment using the app and polar scope but wasn't too fussy about it.

Rough focus using camera live view at 10x zoom, precisely and carefully pointed at a general target known as 'up'

5 x 5 minute light frames at f5.6, 26 bias, 5 darks, 15 flats. Not a great deal of care taken with these, was just giving it a try out!

Quick stack in DSS and a rough and ready colour balance in PS. Looks pretty promising to me. Decent star shapes given the complete lack of care and precision on my part.

Chris

[Pete Presland]

looks very very promising, looking forward to the results!

[matt-c]

I love mine I'm sure you will have alot of fun with it mate. My only gripe with it is the compass other than that we get along nicely.

[m37]

Yeah mine was broken and had no bubble in it!