Re: [APML] A really fun night! / NGC 884, 869 in almost H-a

[Brian larmay <power_windows4789@yahoo.com>]

> Nice Brian.  I can relate to the guest appearances. 
> Did several wide shots
> last weekend and there are definitely some visitors!
>  Did you find you
> needed to guide with the 105mm.

Yes...my mount, drive and setup is laughable in the
fact how bottom of the line it is.
If I were to show this at a star party, you would
probably say, "youve got to be kidding me Brian".
My mount almost doesnt let me work in H-a...105 mm
with the lumicon only allows me 40-50mins carefully
guided.
Most of this is due to the drive speeding up and
slowing down occasionaly, so I have to be right there
to turn the switch on and off to keep it accurate.

>  I used the same
> lens last weekend and
> didn't guide - just very carefully drift-aligned
> ahead of time.  I think
> they look ok so far but haven't scanned but a few
> and most of my shots were
> 15 min max at f/4.

What film did you use steve?
Whats the serial on that 105?...is that a nikkor?
Check this site out....it will broaden your knowledge
on the 105mm Nikkors:) 

http://tinyurl.com/2kh58

These are truly incredible lenses that I think I might
start collecting since theyre fairly cheap on ebay.

Brian

> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> > Hi...
> >
> > heres a shot I managed in 12 degree weather.
> > http://www.astrobri.com/ngc_884.htm
> >
> > Details are on the page.
> > Brian
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