Re: [APML] M8....

["Daniel Reyna" <dreyna14@earthlink.net>]

I have to agree with Steve. That is a fantastic shot of M8.  Easily on of
the best I've seen through an SCT.  I'd keep going on it.

Daniel

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Spencer" <ecdon@cox.net>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 10:43 PM
Subject: [APML] M8....


> Hi All,
>             Well, I finally convinced myself that it was time to start
> shooting through my 12" LX200. I made one attempt back in June, but it was
a
> feable one. Last night was the first time in about a month that the
> monsoonal flow stayed away from Southern California, so I set up in my
> driveway and gave it a go.
> http://members.cox.net/ecdon/M8.html
>
> My first hurdle was the guiding. I'm using the GEG and finding a star in
the
> pickoff tube is a real chore until you get use to it. That, and focusing
the
> ST-4. I managed to achieve both and have now become comfortable with the
> guiding. Refinement will be the next process. That being said, getting the
> camera focused on a fork mount is a real pain in the...well, you know. I
> know how to knife edge and have been given an adapter to use (once
> calibrated to the camera) once film has been loaded, but the big problems
I
> am finding are:
> Getting knife edging down. I know how to do it, but am still a basic
rookie
> at it.
> Getting the adapter calibrated correctly. Same reasons I stated above.
> Lastly, focusing when the scope when it is not in a convienent position,
> which seems to be about 60% of the time.
> If anyone on the list had used or is using a fork mounted scope, any
hints,
> tricks, suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I hope to change my
> imaging setup in the next year or so, but until then, I'm stuck with what
I
> have...lol
> Thanks,
> Don Spencer
>
>
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