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Re: [APML] VC200L at f/6.3
Hi all,
I´ve just uploaded a new image of M8. This is my first image with the VC200L at f/6.3, using my focal reducer and my new custommade mounting rings.
The image of M8:
<http://www.inode.at/wasshuber/gallery/m8-1.htm>http://www.inode.at/wasshuber/gallery/m8-1.htm
Some pictures and a description of the mounting rings:
<http://www.inode.at/wasshuber/equipment/equipment.htm>http://www.inode.at/wasshuber/equipment/equipment.htm
Comments are wellcome,
Manfred
<http://www.astroimages.at>www.astroimages.at
Dear Manfred,
Your image of M8 is lovely! I am wondering why so many of the fainter stars also appear red. Is this because some of the H II emission from faint tendrils extending out from the body of M8 is giving them a false color?
I also admired your clamping rings on the Vixen which were machined to contain integral rings for your separate guide scope. They appear extremely sturdy. I did notice a place where I get flexure in a similar scope: at the focus adjustment and telescoping tube. How are these reinforced to prevent flexure from occuring here?
Finally, I appreciate your translating the German text into English. However, not all of the German text was translated into English. I was able to use my ancient German to read most of what you didn't translate and appreciate the additional information you placed there. Thanks for being so complete!
Aufwiederhoeren,
Paul
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