NGC 2261

 Posted: Apr 16th, 2022
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Интес Альтер М603
Camera: ZWO ASI462MC
Mount: EQ6R-PRO
Guide Scope: Искатель SW 8x50
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI174MM
Software: SharpCap, DeepSkyStacker, FitsWork, StarNet++, Photoshop
Accessories: Meade f/3.3
Exposure:
115 x 60" ISO/Gain: 100
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 St. Petersburg, Russia
 Nov 9th, 2021
1 h 55 m
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Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC 2261) in the constellation Monoceros.
Resolution: 1836x1043 px
Scale: 735 KB
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Mid f/3.3 - what is this thing?
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Praeger Replied to Hiparon
This is an old Meade reducer for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, designed for cameras with small sensors. It was probably released about 10 years ago.
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Hiparon Replied to Praeger
Interesting, does it really increase the light-gathering power by 3.3 times?
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Praeger Replied to Hiparon
Indeed, from f/10 to f/3.3. It becomes a hyperstar at its minimum settings. However, it's far from perfect; there are always artifacts around the stars at the edges.
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Hiparon Replied to Praeger
Wow! You can crop the edges, but with such a focal length, small targets like planetary nebulae or globular clusters become hard to capture. :) Any idea how to get my hands on something like that?
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Praeger Replied to Hiparon
It depends on the planetary nebulae. For example, Star.Hunter captured the Ring Nebula with a C8 and a Meade f/3.3 reducer – https://star-hunter.ru/en/tumannost-m57-kolco-7-maya-2016-goda-0220/
You should keep an eye on the classifieds section on Astroforum; that’s how I bought mine. eBay might also be an option, but not under current conditions…
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Hiparon Replied to Praeger
I checked, but according to his words, he achieved a reduction coefficient of 0.4 by adjusting the rings, which is quite sufficient for small objects.
I regularly browse the second-hand market, but haven't come across anything similar yet :(
Thank you for the information, good luck, and more great works of the night sky!
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Praeger Replied to Hiparon
I think I saw it for sale at a flea market last year...
Thank you! You too!
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Hiparon Replied to Praeger
P.S. If you happen to come across it in your field of view, please let me know. I can leave my phone number for contact: 8 913 850 4799, Alexey, city of Tomsk. On the forum under the same username.
16 Apr, 2022 Reply
Praeger Replied to Hiparon
Certainly!
16 Apr, 2022 Reply

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