Observation by David Swan: Further Hyperstar optimisation: Double C...

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2018 Dec 27 - 17:43

Uploaded

2018 Dec 27 - 21:10

Objects

NGC884
NGC869

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 02^h20^m
Dec: +57°10'
Position angle: -84°05'

Field size

1°05' × 0°44'

Equipment

200mm SCT
Hyperstar
ASI178MC
Maxim DL

Exposure

44 x 10s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

Double Cluster

Title

Further Hyperstar optimisation: Double Cluster testing

About this image

I have now moved the SCT corrector so that the optical axis of the Hyperstar is aligned with the RoC of the primary mirror. I've also adjusted my camera gain and offset. The results are continuing to improve!

* Updated image with improve colour balance.

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