Saturday 4 October 2008

Phd guiding test


03/10/08


This has been the first opportunity to test the rebuilt mount.

The above image is cropped and FOV approx 40' x 30' This is a 5 minute phd guided exposure.

Ignoring the flare around the Maia. There was an great deal of moisture in the air. The aim of the test was to get the guiding working. It passed with flying colours.

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