Category Archives: Astrophotography and Astronomy

Telescope pics

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Turner Mtn and PEC on the MX

Was clouded out so decided to take a look at PEC on the MX with the great program by Ray Gralak, PemPRO. Haven’t run it in 3 years, but I think I did everything correctly. Here’s a first run showing … Continue reading

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Heli site (G.W. State Forest) 4-13-13

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Hotech SCA on ES127 (with and without)

Without Hotech field flattener: With Hotech SCA field flattener:

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Paramount MX in the field

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TPoint

Been working with TPoint to do automated calibration runs. I can do a 12 or so point model in about 5 mins. Coolest thing since sliced bread!

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Widefield setup on MX, and polar scope installed

Got the ED80T-CF on the MX. Had to fashion counterweights from spare ADM parts for the front to get two of the Versaplate setscrews to contact the Losmandy bar. Otherwise – perfection, ready to shoot. So now I’ve validated all … Continue reading

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Paramount MX arriveth.

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ES127CF/MoonLite CFL/QSI683wsg-c/Hotech SCA FF/Parallax rings/ADM 15″ dovetail/Lodestar guidecam

Wide shot of the whole setup. MoonLite mounted on the scope, MoonLite Camlock 68mm adapter screwed onto the 2.5″ drawtube, and the QSI683 inserted, with the Hotech SCA field flattener on. Lodestar atop the camera. 50mm illuminated finder, MoonLite and … Continue reading

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Mini-guider

 

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