Mini SHG - first light images

[Merlin66]

Recently Christian Buil has been turning his attention to the SHG and developed a 3D printed "Sol Ex" SHG. This makes use of very small pixel cameras (ASI 290 and ASI 178)
Valerie has written some excellent software (INTI) which compliments the SolEx and is capable of achieving a reconstituted solar image IN SECONDS!!!!!
http://www.astrosurf.com/solex/sol-ex-presentation-en.html
The software has been translated into English and further improved in terms of speed and functionality by Douglas, Matt and others.
I'm currently trialling a "Mini SHG" 120mm collimator/imager (Ex Surplus Shed), 19 micron slit, 2400 l/mm, and ASI 178. Using FireCapture at 350 fps.

Built from "bits in the box" and a 3mm MDF housing.

The weather has hampered progress, but initial results are very promising.
Ken

[Chris-h]

Yeah I saw that. Looks very interesting! Build looks good!

[Highburymark]

Very interesting Ken, thanks for posting

[Montana]

Fabulous Ken, thanks for the link! I need a good read of this to see whether I would be intelligent enough to do this. I'm not very good at making things (failed completely with the PST mod)

Alexandra

[NiCo10]

Oh wow, thanks for the heads up Ken