Secret Still Observatory

'Star, star teach me how to shine, shine'

Mark

1 minute read

    Integration time (running total):
    * S 54 X 300s (270m)
    * H 53 X 300s (265m)
    * 0 51 X 300s (255m)
    * Total: 13h10m

Seeing index: OK (3)
Jet stream: Poor (40 m/s)
Transparency: Good (4)

Mark

2 minute read

    Integration time (running total):
    * OSC 231 X 300s (1155m)
    * Total: 19h15m
    
    Integration time target
    * Target: 20 hours
    * Progress: 96%

The main observatory mount needs a strip down and re-grease to rectify poor guiding. While this work is undertaken I have switched to the fantastic HEQ5 Pro and the 80mm refractor which consistently guides at an RMS of 0.2 - 0.3"/px and sometimes lower. The Tadpoles and Spider Nebula is a brand new target which should remain…

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