Part of IC 1318

[Ibbo!]

While the moon was full a nice Ha target was required

21 x 1200 ha FS102 H694

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[Epicycle]

Fine image, I like the detail in the dark filaments. Was the FS102 operating natively at f8?

E.

[laser_jock99]

Super dust lanes.

[Ibbo!]

Thanks

and yes at native f8

[davew]

So nice to see you give the 102 a run out. Years ago you'd have been told you shouldn't image at f8 !

Loads of nice detail in there and if it was my image I'd risk a touch more local contrast as you've collected so many subs and it already looks sharp enough to take it.

Have you got the reducer flattener ? I can't remember.

Dave.

[Ibbo!]

thanks

the 102 is my standard imaging rig

I have an AP reducer for the RC not sure it would work with the Tak though

[davew]

thanks

the 102 is my standard imaging rig

I have an AP reducer for the RC not sure it would work with the Tak though

The 102 needs the flattening part even more than reduction. As you may remember, I have the FS78 and have to use the Sky90 reducer / flattener.

Your results are as good as the day it left the factory. Nice one,

Dave.

[Ibbo!]

I do have a flattener for the 132 and I suppose a bit of work with the lathe might be worth a go