NGC3628

I went ahead and processed what I got the other night during all the focussing "issues". There was only 19 minutes of useable data there. I guess I could play with this some more, (or if anyone else wants to that would be great) but it will probably be more useful to just get some more time in. When the moon gets a ways beyond where it is, I will try to add to this and also the other two galaxies in the "set."

Anyone have solutions for large SCT focusing issues?

Thanks for looking. And comments welcome.

Charlie

Details:
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; mounted Alt-Az with field de-rotator; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Motofocus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; binned 2x2 (~.88"/pixel)
Guiding - Meade 5"/DSI/PHD

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Hi Charlie,

You picked up some good detail in the dust lane in this galaxy. For 19 minutes of useable data it's pretty impressive. I tried my hand at additionally processing this image some more. Hope you don't mind.

Anjal.

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Hi Charles,

For 19 minutes that looks great,aperture does have an advantage doesn't it?
Maybe some kind of temperature compensating focuser would be useful for the big cat.


Jason

Great stuff Charles!
This is my NEXT target, when weather & the Moon cooperate... 8)

Keep it up!