Further testing (messing) with the quark and ED 80 .
An afternoon of frustration with clouds and blocking of light leaks.
A bit of a prom day
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Re: A bit of a prom day
Nice captures! On what part do you have light leaks? I taped my tilt adapter to avoid dust and light leaks.
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Re: A bit of a prom day
Not only the tilt adaptor but an ill fitting extension and arround the focuser as well.
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Re: A bit of a prom day
I noticed light leak with TS Optics 80ED too from focuser. Still need to see fix for this. I hope you get yours fixed!
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Re: A bit of a prom day
These are nice Steve! I wish the weather would improve a bit.
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Re: A bit of a prom day
Thanks Mark.marktownley wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:10 am These are nice Steve! I wish the weather would improve a bit.
Me too, there was pomise of a glimmer this afternoon before I went to bed and now of course that has gone.