M31 with 500 mm lens on the AstroTrac TT320X-AG (video and photo)

[MartinFransson]

I haven´t had the time or energy to get my mount running this season so I thought I would give my Astrotrac a bit of a challenge Heavy Sigma 500/4.5 lens and Canon R6, without counter weights or anything. Worked out quite well.  I´m happy with the results considering it´s only 32 minutes of exposure @f/5.6

https://youtu.be/AlgMyoBbCZE

Edited December 26, 2022 by MartinFransson

[kirkster501]

That is fantastic!  Well done.

[ollypenrice]

Gosh, that's remarkably good.

Olly

[Sunshine]

Beautiful image! 

[Red Chilli]

Great picture and great video!

[Ozark Bill]

I’m really glad you posted this. I’m thinking about getting the Astrotrack and was thinking of trying my Canon 500 f4. Will probably use the counterweight kit with that one though.

Great M31!

[MartinFransson]

On 13/02/2023 at 03:14, Ozark Bill said:

I’m really glad you posted this. I’m thinking about getting the Astrotrack and was thinking of trying my Canon 500 f4. Will probably use the counterweight kit with that one though.

Great M31!

The Astrotrac is hard to beat for pure portability and still gives great results with gear that is on the heavier side. You just need a tripod that won´t flex. I use a carbon fibre Sirui R-3213X and it works great for me.