Chompa Chompa Chompa ... well ok NGC281

[RobertM]

Thanks for the comments but I still have some way to go till I'm happy with this one.

Yes, I did actually guide the 10 minute subs as I've now got a guide scope to go with that 16IC though I'm not sure it made that much difference.  FWHM was about the same in both cases though I got the focusing closer with the OIII.  Going to try a new focusing mask next time and see if that improves things.

If I can resist the urge to go for another target I'll try and get a few more hours signal - OIII is not very strong so needs a lot of subs and the Ha needs a lot more to bring out the faint detail.

[JohnP]

Sorry Mark.... I misunderstood your "quotes".... John

[JohnP]

I did actually guide the 10 minute subs

Wrong again ... think I'll shut up........

John

[Fay]

Very nice Robert. What does a pacman look like?

[Rocket Pooch]

Fay do you not know what one is!!!!!  Well what can I say, honest, what you like, crikey, blimey etc.. 

Rob, nice image.

[Fay]

Ok I have just had a look & now know what it is.

I am sure that a similar motif used to be on clothing tags...........a while ago. I remember they were on my vests!!!!

[RobertM]

Looks like it's going to be the Canon for a while as the H9 has packed up.  Having some trouble with the USB hub so restarted it using the power lead now all I get is diagonal lines.  I'll try reflashing the bios if I can find the procedure anywhere as this was a previous fault otherwise it's off to SX again

[Rocket Pooch]

hmm wait a while and the 8.6mpix mono's will be here then sell it and get one of those!

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/business/ISS/Products/Fullframe/KAF-8300/overview.jhtml?pq-path=11937/11938/12138/12239

[RobertM]

Yep, my thoughts exactly depending on the price.

[RobertM]

SXV-H9 now fixed thanks to Terry at SX...

[Rocket Pooch]

That's good news, then you and I will both have to fight over one of those KAF cameras when they come out.

After I get another mount

[JohnP]

After I get another mount

Surely you mean after you get the one that's damaged repaired.....? Or are you talking about another acquisition...?

John

[Rocket Pooch]

Well, the EQ6 will be going this year and it will need a replacement.

But what will it be?

[JohnP]

U still got your name on that waiting list??????

[RobertM]

G41 I reckon, I thought Ian King had one of those but sold it.  The AP900's are pricey but if you did get one you'd wish you had paid a few quid more for an AP1200.  The next step up is a relatively expensive one unless you can pickup something good second hand.