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NGC891, QHY247C, AT8RC


Buzzard75

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I disassembled, cleaned, and recollimated the Astro-Tech AT8RC, which is an 8" Ritchey-Chretien, a few weeks ago. I chose to wait until after the most recent full moon to get it out and test it. The star test looks good and I don't know that I would mess with it at all even though I know it could use a bit of tweaking. It's good enough for my purposes. I'm not out to win any imaging awards. Just thought I'd share a few pictures of the disassembly, my setup, and of course the final image.

QHY247C
IDAS LPS-D2 filter
Astro-Tech AT8RC with Teleskop 1.0x Flattener
Moonlite CSL 2.5" focuser with V3 motor 
Astromania 60mm and ASI178MC, for guiding
iOptron CEM40EC
Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advanced
APT for capture
39x180s lights, 40x darks, 20x flats and dark flats
Blue Moon Mango Wheat Ale for good measure

 

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