Second proper attempt at hercules cluster

[Th3Edge]

24 subs at 20secs

Was a test for my focusing after my first attempt was some what out of focus.

All part of the learning curve.

Any idea's are welcome and more tips.

[Uplooker]

It may elicit more responses if people knew what equipment and camera settings you used to capture this image. Well done on getting one in the first place.

Ian

[Th3Edge]

Ahh good idea I used skywatcher 150p and canon 600d.

[Pete Presland]

looks pretty decent for such a small amount of data. the propeller is clearly visible to my eyes in the center. also what mount are you using, is it unguided?

[Th3Edge]

The mount is an Eq3 pro synscan. Atm moment im having an issue with synscan when aligning 2 stars its way off target doesnt always do this so i think it maybe a sofware issue, looking at reverting to firmware v3.27, have read it's better.

[Pete Presland]

The mount is an Eq3 pro synscan. Atm moment im having an issue with synscan when aligning 2 stars its way off target doesnt always do this so i think it maybe a sofware issue, looking at reverting to firmware v3.27, have read it's better.

on both stars ?

[Th3Edge]

yes sometimes but its so way off on the first i give up and send it back to homes position.

[Pete Presland]

you need to rougly level the mount and roughly polar align it before you start

it will be a long way off on the first if you dont start from the park position. i would do a 3 star alignment as well to be honest

not done an alignment for a while but i think from memory if you postion the mount in the "park" position the OTA will be pointing in the direction of Polaris.

select your 1st star slew to it, then repeat for the next 2 stars. you can always choose another alignment star if you can see the one choosen for you.

[Th3Edge]

Thing is i do align to polaris first thats why i'm going to try a firmware change just top see if there is  any difference.