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Subject: Re: [M]: Good scope for CCDing?
From: Frank Loch
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Sun Sep 06 03:45:21 1998

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> Derotator for the 10" LX200?
>
> Does anyone have any images acquired with this setup?
> What is the cost vs. a Milburn wedge?
>
> I have just tuned in to mapug as I am looking into the lx200 as a CCD
> platform for my suburban skies.
>
> The field derotator sounds like the way to go for ease of use.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike

Mike -- Im butting in here (no experience with field de-rotators, but
3 years experience with CCD imaging), however CCD imaging is difficult enough to get really nice images
with "round" stars, that I would be very cautious of further
complicating the total process by adding the FDR to the system!



Best regards,

Frank Loch

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