Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Lynx (Lyn)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2419
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NGC 2419

Revision title: Issues addressed

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NGC 2419

Revision title: Issues addressed

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Still getting the hang of the Mak.

When I am binning 2x2, it produces exactly the same pixel scale as the 6" f/5 Newt. It is equally prone to stray light (something I need to deal with at some point) but has a much better focuser (much to my surprise) and weighs almost half which is an obvious plus. I think it is a clear winner for smaller objects. 

In the pair of big stars (blue and slightly smaller yellow one next to it) at the top, the integration seems to have produced halos that are plain wrong:
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and BlurX amplified it. I will try this subject again, with better seeing and perhaps shorter exposures.

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Title: Issues addressed

Description: Second iteration, with better seeing, better framing and a DIY dew shield to address the reflections.

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