Rosette 20th Dec

[MartinB]

Another go with the ZS66 and AP focal reducer. SXVH9 Very rushed cos was supposed to be wrapping pressies. Had to pack in early to maintain domestic harmony So 40x60 sec subs Ha binned 2x2. Would loved to have been able to leave the scope running for another 2 hours. Pleased with the amount of detail but think there's more to come from this set up.

[Caz]

Had to pack in early to maintain domestic harmony

Ain't life a bummer...

Thats absolutely stunning Martin... 8)

Now get back to wrapping those prezzies!!!!

[geppetto]

Wowsers!

That's a smashing image Martin 8)

[MartinB]

Thank you Caz and Philip. Pressies nearly wrapped!

Here's a mono version

Think I prefer the mono

[Jamie]

Superb image Martin.

[GazOC]

Very nice!

[CELESCOPE]

Martin , now stop it!!! thats my catch phase!! JUST A RUSH JOB!!! , splended image mate , lovely detail and fits to the frame lovely. i think i prefer the b/w one , reason why is i have done the HA , it looks nice but i think the LRGB or HR RGB would render some lovely tones , thats what i want to try later , but a super image Martin .

Rog

[MartinB]

Yes Rog, it would be nice to do an LRGB. Sure I will be back sometime to add to the subs.

[Kain]

WOW!!!

Loving that Martin! Really pulled some detail into that!

Kain

[Kaptain Klevtsov]

Another stunner Martin. It must be a dim blighter for you to need binning and 60 second subs?

Captain Chaos

[MartinB]

It's supposed to be visible with a small scope CC although I have never really looked for it. My super polaris doesn't have goto so I had to rely on a telrad to get it on the chip. This was't easy because is is quite well away from any bright stars - 2 21/2 telrad fields of view. Was quite relieved when in showed up on the chip.

Binning at F4 does make for a super sensitive setup and I still had quite a bit of stretching to do so it isn't that bright.

[FLO]

Really nice Martin

Like you, I prefer the mono version.

[lunator]

Martin

Great pic.

What is the field of view of the z66 and focal reducer? I tmust be about as wide as it is possible too get.

Cheers

ian

[MartinB]

Ian, with the SXV H9 the FOV is 86 x 116 arc minutes. The wonderful thing is there's no vignetting and a flat field.

[FLO]

That is a remarkably detailed image Martin

Couldn't resist a play.

[Saso]

I like them both. Excellent job.

[SMILER]

so thats what the h9 can do hoping santa has it for me. great image

[MartinB]

Nicely tweaked Steve. Bit more sharpening and contrast. You could do better still with the original fit.

John the H9 is a gem and this focal reducer works perfectly with it. Hope Santa comes up with the goods

[SMILER]

AP? is that the astro physics reducer martin

[MartinB]

Yes John. Sounds very expensive doesn't it. The optics and overall quality appear to be superb but it is no more expensive than Celestron and Meade offernings. Just a faff to get hold of from the States

[SMILER]

just had a look they are expensive. can you only get them from the states?

[MartinB]

Yes you can only get them from the States John, AP do not have a UK dealer and you can't just order online, you have to email them. With the exchange rate as it is I paid around £100 for the reducer and then a bit more for the nose piece. Compares favourably with Celestron and Meade. Of course you've go shipping but I didn't get charged any duty

[SMILER]

martin,

the h9 has arrived all i need now is the clear skys

[garymcgrory]

amazing image well done martin!

Gary

[MartinB]

Thanks Gary.

John - exciting times! Shout out if you have any problems. The SXV software isn't the greatest. I use Maxim but Astroart is supposed to be pretty good as well. You can get a full version of Maxim on a 1 month trial