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dpaul

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M42
« on: November 09, 2019, 07:41:31 pm »
M42 taken with Atik Horizon Mono - LRGB frames of 15 seconds each.
Scope - 30'' Dobsonian on unguided equatorial mount

David

vince

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Re: M42
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2019, 11:36:59 am »
Hi David,

The image scale is fantastic, looks like the platform is doing its job nicely.

Vince

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Re: M42
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2019, 08:26:59 pm »
Thanks Vince,

I've installed a much better motor and made some innovative to reduce gear backlash in the 3 stage planetary gear system. This is the very first time I tried the updated drive. Just waiting for more clear skies, you've seen nothing yet!!!!!!

David

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Re: M42
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2020, 05:31:09 pm »
Nice ;)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126536798@N07/
Mount: Gemini G53F
Optics: Newton Truss 254mm F/3.8
Tecnosky Apo 152/1216
Tecnosky EDT-80/480
Guide: Lodestar
Imaging: G2-4000 Moravian, Atik 414EX

dpaul

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Re: M42
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2020, 09:43:49 pm »
Thanks!