First light, First image 102ED Doublet

[WestCoastCannuck]

Had a nice first night with a little 102ED doublet I picked up as a grab and go.  Now just need to find a mount and tripod for it.    Have my eye on a Porta 2 with tall tripod.

 

Clear skies!!

 

Mike

[johnfosteruk]

Very nice and sharp.

[neil phillips]

Nice sharp and contrasty Mike 

[WestCoastCannuck]

On 03/08/2021 at 13:41, johnfosteruk said:

Very nice and sharp.

Thanks John! 

16 hours ago, neil phillips said:

Nice sharp and contrasty Mike 

Thanks Neil!   Looking forward to having this ready as a grab and go.       But...  it will still go up on the moon sometimes for imaging. 

 

 

 

Very best

 

Mike

[Trevor N]

Very nice image there Mike. I think the 4 inch refractors are very underrated when it comes to lunar and planetary imaging. I think this is a good example of what can be achieved

[Kimboman]

Hi a great image,I recently obtained a Celestron 102GT refactor with I have replaced the original mount for a more stable one but still uses the goto function .

As this is a recent purchase the moon has not been visible but a new moon has just arrived so I am looking forward to viewing it soon.

I have used it on Saturn and Jupiter and was well pleased when the seeing was good(not tonight)

[CraigT82]

That is pin sharp Mike. Very nice image. Might have to start looking into a 4" f/7 ED frac... lots of good things said about them om here recently.

[WestCoastCannuck]

On 08/08/2021 at 15:57, Kimboman said:

Hi a great image,I recently obtained a Celestron 102GT refactor with I have replaced the original mount for a more stable one but still uses the goto function .

As this is a recent purchase the moon has not been visible but a new moon has just arrived so I am looking forward to viewing it soon.

I have used it on Saturn and Jupiter and was well pleased when the seeing was good(not tonight)

Thanks Kim.  A 4 inch refractor is a lot of fun!

 

On 08/08/2021 at 23:03, CraigT82 said:

That is pin sharp Mike. Very nice image. Might have to start looking into a 4" f/7 ED frac... lots of good things said about them om here recently.

Thanks much Craig!   Yes, I find it compares pretty well with the 100ED I had, but in a smaller package!    It will be my grab and go mostly.....  but for sure I will image with it again on occasion - was certainly pleased with this first image!

 

Cheers

 

Mike

[WestCoastCannuck]

On 08/08/2021 at 15:44, Trevor N said:

Very nice image there Mike. I think the 4 inch refractors are very underrated when it comes to lunar and planetary imaging. I think this is a good example of what can be achieved

Once again I missed your reply!  Thanks Trevor!  Yes,  a four inch scope is capable of quite a surprising amount of resolution with today's sensors! 

[orion25]

Awesome shot, Mike! That refractor really pulls out the fine detail.

Regards, Reggie 🚀

[WestCoastCannuck]

On 26/08/2021 at 13:43, orion25 said:

Awesome shot, Mike! That refractor really pulls out the fine detail.

Regards, Reggie 🚀

Thanks Reggie!  It may get another chance tomorrow early AM  if I find a clear spot in the forecast clouds.  lol

 

Mike