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M51 in 2021 revisited 1 year later, Richard
M51 in 2021 revisited 1 year later
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M51 in 2021 revisited 1 year later

M51 in 2021 revisited 1 year later, Richard
M51 in 2021 revisited 1 year later
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M51 in 2021 revisited 1 year later

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1 year later and a new scope to boot. This is first light for the EdgeHD 8.

This year I want to hone my skills with the Apos, and explore with my EdgeHD 8. I'm not entirely happy with the focus on the EdgeHD, I have fitted an EAF to it but not replaced the focusser at all, that might be a next step. I was getting around 7 HFD on stars, which i m sure is ok for visual use, whereas my Apos are getting around 2.5 at the same time, if anyone has any tips please let me know, i will eventually go to planets. In the meantime, I ll keep experimenting. I do love the range and the new challenges that are coming with the scope.

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M51 in 2021 revisited 1 year later, Richard