Ben's Astro Stuff 🇺🇦
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New space photos whenever the sky is dark, clear, the equipment is working, and I have time and energy. :P
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That's 30 seconds within ASI294MM and a luminance filter. Basically, just a test shot.
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
That's 30 seconds within ASI294MM and a luminance filter. Basically, just a test shot.
And the image is nice and flat now. :)
October 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
And the image is nice and flat now. :)
I forgot to replace the descant tab in the camera. It probably won't be an issue until spring, but I should do it before I get another case of frost on the sensor.
Also, I'm getting some exaggerated, uneven, diffraction spikes. I think I have a reflection off the spider I'll need to fix.
Also, I'm getting some exaggerated, uneven, diffraction spikes. I think I have a reflection off the spider I'll need to fix.
October 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I forgot to replace the descant tab in the camera. It probably won't be an issue until spring, but I should do it before I get another case of frost on the sensor.
Also, I'm getting some exaggerated, uneven, diffraction spikes. I think I have a reflection off the spider I'll need to fix.
Also, I'm getting some exaggerated, uneven, diffraction spikes. I think I have a reflection off the spider I'll need to fix.
Unfortunately I got skunked. There isn't a clear spot in the sky from horizon to horizon. Maybe next time.
October 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Unfortunately I got skunked. There isn't a clear spot in the sky from horizon to horizon. Maybe next time.
All the equipment seems nominal. Just waiting for the clouds to clear. Just a couple stars poking though now and then. Hopefully it actually clears up around 11pm (1h 40m from now).
October 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
All the equipment seems nominal. Just waiting for the clouds to clear. Just a couple stars poking though now and then. Hopefully it actually clears up around 11pm (1h 40m from now).
filter wheel with it. That's such a pain. I can also keep guiding without any issues while focusing, since the guide scope focus won't change.
We'll see how it goes. Hopefully the quality of the subs doesn't get worse. I'm only running 800mm of focal length.
The sky is supposed to clear at 11pm. 🤞
We'll see how it goes. Hopefully the quality of the subs doesn't get worse. I'm only running 800mm of focal length.
The sky is supposed to clear at 11pm. 🤞
October 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
filter wheel with it. That's such a pain. I can also keep guiding without any issues while focusing, since the guide scope focus won't change.
We'll see how it goes. Hopefully the quality of the subs doesn't get worse. I'm only running 800mm of focal length.
The sky is supposed to clear at 11pm. 🤞
We'll see how it goes. Hopefully the quality of the subs doesn't get worse. I'm only running 800mm of focal length.
The sky is supposed to clear at 11pm. 🤞
and I couldn't get rid of all the flex. There was also some kind of strange reflections I was getting on both the guide and main camera that I think were related. Getting rid of the OAG also means I have enough backfocus to install a manual rotator. Now I can rotate the camera without rotating the
October 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
and I couldn't get rid of all the flex. There was also some kind of strange reflections I was getting on both the guide and main camera that I think were related. Getting rid of the OAG also means I have enough backfocus to install a manual rotator. Now I can rotate the camera without rotating the
I replaced the electronics in my observatory mount with a board running OnStep a few months ago, and haven't been able to test it beyond a bench test since. I also decided to attempt switching away from using an off axis guider and back to a guide scope. The OAG made for a complicated optical train
October 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I replaced the electronics in my observatory mount with a board running OnStep a few months ago, and haven't been able to test it beyond a bench test since. I also decided to attempt switching away from using an off axis guider and back to a guide scope. The OAG made for a complicated optical train
Thanks Des! I had to delete and recreate the post because there was an error in it. That's what I get for staying up till 4am processing and posting. 😅
August 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Thanks Des! I had to delete and recreate the post because there was an error in it. That's what I get for staying up till 4am processing and posting. 😅
Some people are worried, but I think the kids are gonna be alright.
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May 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Some people are worried, but I think the kids are gonna be alright.
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Yeah... I'm not going to live that down any time soon. I was so tired.
At least I got it right on AstroBin.
At least I got it right on AstroBin.
May 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Yeah... I'm not going to live that down any time soon. I was so tired.
At least I got it right on AstroBin.
At least I got it right on AstroBin.
Oh jeez... I even got it wrong in the alt text. 🤦
May 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Oh jeez... I even got it wrong in the alt text. 🤦