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M31 - First light of Vixen ED80sf - Testing, Bradley Watson
M31 - First light of Vixen ED80sf - Testing
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M31 - First light of Vixen ED80sf - Testing

M31 - First light of Vixen ED80sf - Testing, Bradley Watson
M31 - First light of Vixen ED80sf - Testing
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M31 - First light of Vixen ED80sf - Testing

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Yesterday during the day was quite cloudy and warm but as the sun started getting lower in the sky, the heavens cleared Time to get the new scope set up and balanced properly!

Seeing was very good and guiding (Total RMS 0.6-0.8) was well within the limits of the scope. Was pleasantly surprised by the amount of detail in the first sub and sharp stars around the center. Yes, there are some very distorted stars around the edges, I am waiting for an adapter for the flattener/reducer so expect this to be resolved soon.

Anyway I am very happy with these initial results especially the reduced time to get a decent image. Will revisit M31 when I have the adaptor and a 2" filter.

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M31 - First light of Vixen ED80sf - Testing, Bradley Watson

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