Stu,

Very interesting. I too have an 11" SCT with the HyperStar lens that makes it an
f2.0. It can take very quick images but collimation has been a serious problem
for me.

Frank Headley
Discovery Bay

--- In mdasimaging@yahoogroups.com, Stuart Forman <s24man@...> wrote:
>
> HI all,
> Fraser Cain did another virtual star party yesterday. I couldn't
> participate because it was clouded out, but another guy, named Gary
> Gonella in the Los Angeles area had clear skies. He has a 14 inch
> modified S-C telescope that he has gotten down to f2! Yes, f2. He
> had a narrowband filter on, and was able to get absolutely stunning
> live views of M42, M1, M82, Andromeda galaxy, Horsehead, and others.
> I came in about half way through and was reduced to ooohing and
> aahing.
>
> Take a look at the youtube video and scroll around to see some of his
> views. I don't want his scope, but I DO want his mount.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0idzkgkNeAg
>
> Stu
>