Stu,

Thanks for the offer but it is probably premature at this time. I just need to
spend the time doing it on a fairly clear night.

Frank

--- In mdasimaging@yahoogroups.com, Stuart Forman <s24man@...> wrote:
>
> Frank,
> If you like I can hook you up with Gary who has the f2 scope and he may be
> able to help.
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Mister Gadget
> <frankheadley@...>wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > 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
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>