First Light for a New Rig (Bob J)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Hercules (Her) · Contains: Great Cluster in Hercules · M 13 · NGC 6205

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First Light for a New Rig

First Light for a new rig. iOptron CEM 120EC 2 Mount ,an iOptron RC 12" Truss and an IDAS LPS D2 filter.

Pretty much thrown together as to get some imaging time in since it's been raining since I brought it home from NEAF. The RC is a one of the 3 brought into the country with the Engineers from iOptron for the show. They have not yet been announced. They brought in a 10", 12" and a 14".

Had just enough time to get the mount PA done and play with the OTA a little. I have never used an RC prior so this is going to take some getting used to. Especially imaging at a 2432mm FL. I did not play with the focus as much as I had liked as I was battling both a near full moon and many clouds.

Just wanted to get some time in. Overall I am pleased. Collimation was actually a breeze with the Howie Glatter Holographic Laser Collimator.

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