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Sneak Peaks and Ongoing Projects
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Mason Steidle
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GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Carbon Tube
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SBIG STT-8300M
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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Jun 1, 2022
A thread for sharing your current projects.
Mason Steidle
Topic starter
GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Carbon Tube
•
SBIG STT-8300M
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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Jun 1, 2022
First Ha sub through my new STT-8300 last night. Guiding was about .6" but not good enough, I might buy an AO unit to help address it. Pretty faint target.
Mason Steidle
Topic starter
GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Carbon Tube
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SBIG STT-8300M
•
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Jun 1, 2022
On the bright side though, my stars are
consistant
so I think I finally nailed my collimation. These RC's are a pain to dial in.
Mason Steidle
Topic starter
GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Carbon Tube
•
SBIG STT-8300M
•
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Jun 1, 2022
Here's my first stack of about 3.5 hours of data. Does it seem soft to you guys?
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