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Wide Field Ha Imaging Trains?

Started by SJJindra, 08/16/2009 09:34PM
Posted 08/16/2009 09:34PM | Edited 08/17/2009 03:21AM Opening Post
I have been out of imaging since Hurricane Ike last year. The house is now back in good order and I just ordered (on Amart) a 2" 13mn Ha filter and the imaging juices are starting to flow again. With the 2" Ha filter, I want to try out a few wide field imaging trains with the 2" Ha filter before the focal reducer, and would appreciate any comments on anticipated benefits or problems.

Wide Field
FS-60, 2" Ha filter, .63 FR (SCT type), SXV-H9 imager.
Approx result - F3.8, 230mm focal length.

Widest Wide Field
FS-60, 2" Ha filter, .33 FR (SCT type), SXV-H9 imager.
Approx result - F2, 120mm focal length. I am anticipating probable vignetting.

Thanks
Steven Jindra