Off Centered Coma

[astrosathya]

I recently tried imaging M7 with my 6" f/4 Newtonian. I had earlier commimated it with a Cheshire and Howie Glatter and was sure of the collimation. However, when I imaged using my DSLR with the coma corrector installed, I get focused stars off centre and not on the optical axis. Anyone experience anything similar before? What could this be? Tilt in the optical train? The focuser was drawn out only about 5mm to reach focus along with a 50mm extension tube. Any suggestion is welcome.

[bobro]

Coma doesn't seem to be fully corrected either. Just a suggestion -the GSO CC spec I found online says 75mm spacing - I understand from the top of the CC lens to the camera focal plane. Is this how it is installed?

[astrosathya]

19 hours ago, bobro said:

Coma doesn't seem to be fully corrected either. Just a suggestion -the GSO CC spec I found online says 75mm spacing - I understand from the top of the CC lens to the camera focal plane. Is this how it is installed?

Yes, to achieve the 75mm spacing, I have done the following.

1) 44mm from Canon DSLR flange to sensor

2) 11mm T-Ring

3) 20mm T-Thread extension rings.

I am assuming the coma corrector is slightly tilted. I have to verify it through tests.

[Anthony RS]

On 06/09/2018 at 14:00, astrosathya said:

Yes, to achieve the 75mm spacing, I have done the following.

1) 44mm from Canon DSLR flange to sensor

2) 11mm T-Ring

3) 20mm T-Thread extension rings.

I am assuming the coma corrector is slightly tilted. I have to verify it through tests.

I'm having the same issue. Did you figure it out?

[astrosathya]

On ‎27‎/‎09‎/‎2018 at 16:30, Anthony RS said:

I'm having the same issue. Did you figure it out?

not yet, skies are very cloudy

[Anthony RS]

On 30/09/2018 at 14:43, astrosathya said:

not yet, skies are very cloudy

Ok, would appreciate if you let me know if you've figured it out. I'm not sure also if it's due to spacing or some tilt.