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M 33 - Triangulum Galaxy, JustinWall
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M 33 - Triangulum Galaxy

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M 33 - Triangulum Galaxy

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My first image from a dual mounted setup. I've piggybacked my FSQ85 onto the TSA120 with the idea of having an either-or or simultaneous imaging option. For this target I decided to use one fairly dark and clear night to capture luminance subs with the TSA120 and RGB data on the FSQ85. With the TSA120 reduced, the fields aren't too far off and the cameras have the same pixel size so seemed like a good match. 

Overall, it went very well. One challenge was that the new flat cover device I bought would not work when I attempted to install it so the FSQ85 has had no cover and no ability to take flats. I have a replacement, but need the time and opportunity to go out to install. I don't have a rotator for that scope either so I was stuck with the rotation, which forced my to do even more cropping than I'd prefer. Still, very please with where this is going.

Next trip pout-  I need to decide on a suitable rotation angle since I cannot change often and install the new flat cover.

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M 33 - Triangulum Galaxy, JustinWall