M13, Globular Cluster in Hercules
First light for the new 8" SCT. Could probably get some more detail, but not bad for a first shot.
This shot was unguided, mostly because I haven't been able to get the ST-4 to guide the new scope very well.
Also, the mount is acting up a bit. I think the scope isn't very well balanced.
M13, Globular Cluster in Hercules
This is a fairly large stack (70 2-minute images), all taken unguided from my new G-11 mount.
The mount is really a big improvement over the CG-5GT. Unguided images are a dream.
M13, Globular Cluster in Hercules
This is more great stuff from the newly-modded D70. This is a stack of 30 second images. Compare to the pic at the right, which is a 5 minute image...
M13, Globular Cluster in Hercules
(the autoguider at Ad Astra Observatory is operational!)
M13, Globular Cluster in Hercules
(the first shot from Ad Astra Observatory)
M13, Globular Cluster in Hercules
(one of the first shots on my new Nikon D70 DSLR)