First Image with my little CG5.
Hi, I purchased a little CG5, mounted my Takahashi FC76 and bolted on a 300mm Nikon Camera Lens with a 1.25 inch lens piece adapter for my lodestar. With cameras and mounting plates the Load on the mount is 17 lbs. The 300mm lens is really nice for a guide scope. I shot this picture of M31 last night. First picture ever with this grab and go. It tracked well until it got past the meridian. Hi, I purchased a little CG5, mounted my Takahashi FC7 and bolted on a 300mm Nikon Camera Lens with a 1.25 inch lens piece adapter for my lodestar. With cameras and mounting plates the Load on the mount is 17 lbs. The 300mm lens is really nice for a guide scope. I shot this picture of M31 last night. First picture ever with this grab and go. It tracked well until it got past the meridian. http://home.comcast.net/~galico/AndromedaFinal.jpg6 Camera Canon Hutech Modifed T3i Hutech LPS-P2 filter 40 3 minute light subs Flat and Dark Calibrated Nebulosity for stacking PHD for guiding Photoshop and Nebulosity for Processing Basic 16 Steps processing. . Steve
Steve, Congrats! It sounds like the new rig is working well and with the lighter load the CG5 will probably do really well, especially if you take the time to balance carefully. I couldn't view the image because the link is broken. Send me a new link and I will take a look. Cheers, Tyler PS - Dang! I was really hoping to find a local buyer. If you know anyone else who is in the market locally, let them know about my mount. Thx. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of gazebo4sale@comcast.net Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 5:18 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] First Image with my little CG5. Hi, I purchased a little CG5, mounted my Takahashi FC76 and bolted on a 300mm Nikon Camera Lens with a 1.25 inch lens piece adapter for my lodestar. With cameras and mounting plates the Load on the mount is 17 lbs. The 300mm lens is really nice for a guide scope. I shot this picture of M31 last night. First picture ever with this grab and go. It tracked well until it got past the meridian. Hi, I purchased a little CG5, mounted my Takahashi FC7 and bolted on a 300mm Nikon Camera Lens with a 1.25 inch lens piece adapter for my lodestar. With cameras and mounting plates the Load on the mount is 17 lbs. The 300mm lens is really nice for a guide scope. I shot this picture of M31 last night. First picture ever with this grab and go. It tracked well until it got past the meridian. http://home.comcast.net/~galico/AndromedaFinal.jpg6 Camera Canon Hutech Modifed T3i Hutech LPS-P2 filter 40 3 minute light subs Flat and Dark Calibrated Nebulosity for stacking PHD for guiding Photoshop and Nebulosity for Processing Basic 16 Steps processing. . Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
Tyler, I am still thinking hard on the G11. This test last night was one piece of the puzzle. This Utah Astronomy email group does not allow links. It has to be done via cut and paste. I did talk to Starizona regarding using the Hyperstar on the C11. It takes it to a F2. They now make a Hyperstar that will take a DSLR on the C11. I was so excited to watch the images through my guide scope and the 300mm lens. At times there were 100 stars in the field of view available for guiding. So many toys to consider like a CCD. On the image it took I did not do any PEC training or playback. I used very rigid dithering parameters . It was nice. It was also cold. Cut and paste this; http://home.comcast.net/~galico/AndromedaFinal.jpg Stay in touch. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tyler Allred" <tyler@allred-astro.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 8, 2012 5:25:39 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] First Image with my little CG5. http://home.comcast.net/~galico/AndromedaFinal.jpg Steve, Congrats! It sounds like the new rig is working well and with the lighter load the CG5 will probably do really well, especially if you take the time to balance carefully. I couldn't view the image because the link is broken. Send me a new link and I will take a look. Cheers, Tyler PS - Dang! I was really hoping to find a local buyer. If you know anyone else who is in the market locally, let them know about my mount. Thx. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of gazebo4sale@comcast.net Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 5:18 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] First Image with my little CG5. Hi, I purchased a little CG5, mounted my Takahashi FC76 and bolted on a 300mm Nikon Camera Lens with a 1.25 inch lens piece adapter for my lodestar. With cameras and mounting plates the Load on the mount is 17 lbs. The 300mm lens is really nice for a guide scope. I shot this picture of M31 last night. First picture ever with this grab and go. It tracked well until it got past the meridian. Hi, I purchased a little CG5, mounted my Takahashi FC7 and bolted on a 300mm Nikon Camera Lens with a 1.25 inch lens piece adapter for my lodestar. With cameras and mounting plates the Load on the mount is 17 lbs. The 300mm lens is really nice for a guide scope. I shot this picture of M31 last night. First picture ever with this grab and go. It tracked well until it got past the meridian. http://home.comcast.net/~galico/AndromedaFinal.jpg6 Camera Canon Hutech Modifed T3i Hutech LPS-P2 filter 40 3 minute light subs Flat and Dark Calibrated Nebulosity for stacking PHD for guiding Photoshop and Nebulosity for Processing Basic 16 Steps processing. . Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
Steve, that link came across fine as a live link, no copying and pasting needed. Perhaps you are receiving the list as plain text? Great shot!
I agree. That is a great image. Taks are great! Tyler -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 6:03 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] First Image with my little CG5. Steve, that link came across fine as a live link, no copying and pasting needed. Perhaps you are receiving the list as plain text? Great shot! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
That is an absolutely spectacular image! Amateurs are taking images today that would have made professional astronomers of 40 years ago weep. Seth -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Tyler Allred Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 6:14 PM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] First Image with my little CG5. I agree. That is a great image. Taks are great! Tyler -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 6:03 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] First Image with my little CG5. Steve, that link came across fine as a live link, no copying and pasting needed. Perhaps you are receiving the list as plain text? Great shot! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
Chuck, I must be getting it as plain text. Don't quite know what to do about it. Sure were great sky's last night. I wish I could keep my eyes open for a repeat. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 8, 2012 6:03:15 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] First Image with my little CG5. Steve, that link came across fine as a live link, no copying and pasting needed. Perhaps you are receiving the list as plain text? Great shot! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
Hi Steve and all, FYI the list does allow links (such as the one shown below). What it does not allow are attachments. Cheers, patrick On 08 Oct 2012, at 17:51, gazebo4sale@comcast.net wrote:
This Utah Astronomy email group does not allow links. It has to be done via cut and paste. I did talk to Starizona regarding using the Hyperstar on the C11. It takes it to a F2. They now make a Hyperstar that will take a DSLR on the C11. I was so excited to watch the images through my guide scope and the 300mm lens. At times there were 100 stars in the field of view available for guiding. So many toys to consider like a CCD. On the image it took I did not do any PEC training or playback. I used very rigid dithering parameters . It was nice. It was also cold. Cut and paste this; http://home.comcast.net/~galico/AndromedaFinal.jpg
The problem with the first link is the '.jpg6' -- your cut and paste was, apparently, sloppy! :) Your image, however, was a beaut! /R ________________________________ From: "gazebo4sale@comcast.net" <gazebo4sale@comcast.net> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Monday, October 8, 2012 5:18 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] First Image with my little CG5. Hi, I purchased a little CG5, mounted my Takahashi FC76 and bolted on a 300mm Nikon Camera Lens with a 1.25 inch lens piece adapter for my lodestar. With cameras and mounting plates the Load on the mount is 17 lbs. The 300mm lens is really nice for a guide scope. I shot this picture of M31 last night. First picture ever with this grab and go. It tracked well until it got past the meridian. Hi, I purchased a little CG5, mounted my Takahashi FC7 and bolted on a 300mm Nikon Camera Lens with a 1.25 inch lens piece adapter for my lodestar. With cameras and mounting plates the Load on the mount is 17 lbs. The 300mm lens is really nice for a guide scope. I shot this picture of M31 last night. First picture ever with this grab and go. It tracked well until it got past the meridian. http://home.comcast.net/~galico/AndromedaFinal.jpg6 Camera Canon Hutech Modifed T3i Hutech LPS-P2 filter 40 3 minute light subs Flat and Dark Calibrated Nebulosity for stacking PHD for guiding Photoshop and Nebulosity for Processing Basic 16 Steps processing. . Steve _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
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Chuck Hards -
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Richard Tenney -
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Tyler Allred -
Wiggins Patrick