Observation by David Strange: M57

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2024 Jul 14 - 23:36

Uploaded

2024 Jul 17 - 19:46

Objects

The Ring Nebula (M57)

Equipment

RC10
ASI533MC
L-Pro filter

Exposure

12 x 60s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

M57

Title

M57

About this image

I have always had problems in achieving perfect collimation with a GSO RC10. I always end up with triangular stars no matter what I did. I took the bull by the horns and follwed the advice here:

https://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=1178969

I had to butcher the plastic goo holding the mirror in place and replace it with velcro pads.

It worked a treat and can vouch for the validity of this advice!

Files associated with this observation

M57_20240714_dgs2.jpg (23.8 kB)

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