Here is the mini-WASP framework as fully-populated as I can manage it ready for installing into the dome this weekend. The Starlight Xpress cnnectors between the filter-wheels and the Sky 90s arrived promptly this morning (thank you Gill Hattey!) and I fitted them straight away. The M26C cameras sit nicely on the back of the filter wheels with a sufficient stand-off from the wheels to be able to get at the collimation screws. And the unexpected added bonus? The metal back distance is only spot-on that’s all 🙂 Pig in clover day today 🙂 🙂
That looks splendid. Suggest you do some rotations to try and get the two cameras at exactly the same angle to aid stacking/mosaicing.
Now why didn’t I think of that 🙂
I’m no visual expert, but aren’t you going to head-butt the camera when looking down the bino-thingy?
Yes if I didn’t rotate it a bit to the right 🙂 It’s also not at focus so will be “out” more.
I’m really looking forward to your first light posting. Clear skies.
Regards
Dave
Thank you Dave. Once I get the power in it should move along pretty quickly 🙂
Greg