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M31 using HyperStar lens on a CGE 1400

My first attempt using a HyperStar Lens. Single shot no stacking.

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Date: Mon August 4, 2014
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Filesize: 197.5kb, 137.5kb
Dimensions: 900 x 600
Keywords: m31 andromeda hyperstar
Telescope Aperture (in mm): 3910 (675 with Hyper Lens
Telescope Mount Model: Celestron CGE 1400
Camera Model: Nikon D5200 Modified
Frames (# x ""): 1
Integration Time (in Hours): 5 Minutes
Guiding Method: Off Axis PHD
Bortle Scale Zone (1-9)
Poster:

test tsmith

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This is very encouraging. I'm just figuring all this out and have been concerned about accurate long exposure guiding for a 9.25 Edge HD. Nice to see HyperStar gives us another option.
Thanks.

#1 Fri August 8, 2014 3:11pm

All I can say is WOW! That is a great shot of M31. Please post any more pictures you take.

#2 Fri August 8, 2014 5:42pm

Very impressive!

#3 Fri August 8, 2014 8:33pm

G4jon, don't be afraid of long exposure guiding. I have guided accurately for >20 minutes. I purchased the HyperStar to give a wider field and shorter exposures. Both a slow (f11 normal) system speed and fast (f1.9 hyperstar) have their place.

Thanks to all for the comments.

#4 Sat August 9, 2014 2:42pm