We finally got the 16" scope back in place. 
The mirror is taking some time to "settle" again though. This shot is only ~18 minutes total, as I ended up throwing out at least half of the frames, and then it started getting light...
I still have a couple of shots to finish processing from the 10" scope, so maybe I can get that done this weekend.
Charlie
The mirror is taking some time to "settle" again though. This shot is only ~18 minutes total, as I ended up throwing out at least half of the frames, and then it started getting light...I still have a couple of shots to finish processing from the 10" scope, so maybe I can get that done this weekend.
Charlie
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
