Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Gemini (Gem)  ·  Contains:  M 35  ·  NGC 2158  ·  NGC 2168  ·  The star 5 Gem
ONTC 6" F/4 2nd Light, Ron Crouch
ONTC 6" F/4 2nd Light
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ONTC 6" F/4 2nd Light

ONTC 6" F/4 2nd Light, Ron Crouch
ONTC 6" F/4 2nd Light
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ONTC 6" F/4 2nd Light

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The 1st light version of M35 with this OTA showed some softness and strong evidence of tilt. On a rainy Saturday I explored the adjustments on the focuser and was able to really make the draw tube rock solid and eliminate a bit of tiny slop.  Last night I retested and this is 18x60s on same field as before.  The moon as about 14 degrees away for this one! Even though seeing was worse last night than on first light nigh overall sharpness and most all of the tilt were really improved.  From here i think I'll just get a library of flats and enjoy the scope.

As always, thanks for looking.  Ron

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ONTC 6" F/4 2nd Light, Ron Crouch

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