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Category Archives: mini-WASP Array
Ruchbah region with the TS 80mm triplet APO and a Sky 90 refractor
Here is an image from the mini-WASP array using the M26C one-shot colour cameras on a Sky 90 and a TS 80mm triplet APO. Both datasets were combined using Registar as they had different image scales (the TS 80mm is … Continue reading
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Ruchbah region with the TS 80 and no hot pixels
Had an hour to waste tonight whilst half-watching a TV programme so removed the hot pixels from the recent Ruchbah region image (TS 80/M26C one-shot colur CCD).
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The mini-WASP array spaghetti junction
When you have 2 filter wheels, 3 Robofocus units, 3 cameras, and a guide camera, plus Paramount – there’s a build up of cables you wouldn’t believe 🙂
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Ruchbah region test shot with the TS 80
And here is an 8 x 5-minute test shot of the Ruchbah region taken with the TS 80. Hot pixels aplenty, but star quality as you can see very good considering the chip wasn’t even flat!
TS 80mm triplet APO refractor – first impressions
I see below that I had just connected up the Robofocus to the TS 80 but since then we have had a couple of clear nights. Fired up the M26C and Robofocus on the TS 80 and got a good … Continue reading
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Robofocus – unbelievable service!
I ordered a Robofocus unit for the TS 80mm triplet APO last Friday after lunch – and it arrived at 2:00 p.m. today (Monday) – and that’s all the way from the States!! Unbelievable speed of delivery – well done … Continue reading
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Images for fully-populated mini-WASP array
Looking at the front face view of the array, top left we have the TS 80mm triplet APO, top right is the 80mm Megrez guide scope, and occupying both lower slots are the pair of Sky 90s. Looking at the … Continue reading
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The third and final (?) imaging system has been fitted to the mini-WASP array
Today the TS 80mm triplet APO (with flattener) arrived after ordering from Bern at Modern Astronomy – great service Bern, now let’s see what this little scope can do 🙂 On the back of the TS 80mm is an M26C … Continue reading
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Update on Tom How’s superb synchronisation program (ssp)
I have two desktops and a single laptop connected up to three M26C cameras in the mini-WASP observatory. I fired up Tom How’s synchronisation program to make sure it can control 3 cameras o.k. – it did of course. Next … Continue reading
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Hyperstar reunited with the M25C
I have returned the faithful old M25C to the Hyperstar and taken the new M26C into the mini-WASP observatory (North dome) awaiting the arrival of the TS 80mm triplet APO. Expect rain and cloud for at least the next 6 … Continue reading
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