Updated 3D printed bracket for Orion 50mm guidescope

Updated 3D printed bracket for Orion 50mm guidescope

Updating the adapter for the Orion 50mm guide scope to Star Adventurer tracking mount ; Improving the Orion 50mm guide scope adapterOne of the benefits of working in CAD software and then fabricating a functioning part using 3D printing is the ability to iterate and...
3D printed bracket for Polemaster to Avalon Instruments M Zero

3D printed bracket for Polemaster to Avalon Instruments M Zero

3D printed bracket for Polemaster / Avalon Instruments M Zero ; PoleMaster  bracket part deux.This is an updated bracket to attach the PoleMaster polar alignment camera to the Avalon Instruments M Zero mount. The plan is to attach the 3D printed bracket to the bottom...
Changing the guide scope on the Avalon Instruments M Zero mount

Changing the guide scope on the Avalon Instruments M Zero mount

A new 50mm f3.8 (190mm FL) guidescope for the Avalon Instruments M-Zero mount ; New guide scope for the M-Zero mountI am looking to do longer exposures with the RASA8 using the IDAS NB1 Nebula Booster filter (up to 120 seconds). The plan is to use it in conjunction...
Configuring the M Zero mount for the Borg55FL

Configuring the M Zero mount for the Borg55FL

Configuring the M Zero mount for the Borg55FL telescope ; The Borg55FL on the Avalon Instruments M Zero mountHorizon to horizon imaging is possible when using the short focal length Borg refractor Configuring the M Zero mount for the Borg55FL Spacer rings for back...
First light for the Borg55FL

First light for the Borg55FL

First light - Borg55FL hydrogen alpha imaging of NGC6888 ; Borg55FL first light with the ASI183MMWith the coming of the storm season in Brisbane plus a very busy work schedule there has been little opportunity to get the newly acquired Borg55FL under the night sky to...
Configuring the M Zero mount for the RASA8

Configuring the M Zero mount for the RASA8

Configuring the M Zero mount for the RASA8 telescope ; The RASA8 on M Zero mount Using a drone battery with 3D print for counter weight Counterweight and guide scope setup RASA8 with clear optical filter RASA8 with optical filter removed RASA8 optical window removed...
Virgo galaxy region wide field, Canon FD 50mm f1.4 & ASI183MM Pro

Virgo galaxy region wide field, Canon FD 50mm f1.4 & ASI183MM Pro

Virgo galaxy region wide field: Canon FD 50mm f1.4 & ASI183MM Pro ; Capturing the Virgo Cluster All you need is some time and patience, a cloudless night, a $50 vintage lens, a simple tracking mount and a camera. Sounds simple enough but not always achievable. The...