Another globular. This target was selected because it had a good guide star and there is still lots to learn about the quirks of the AO-8. Got a shorter adapter to go to the focal reducer, so back closer to f6. Also added a water pump, so now it is easy to get to -35°C. Details are here:
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=209
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=209
Attached Image:
Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
