Dec 30, 2020
Updating the adapter for the Orion 50mm guide scope to Star Adventurer tracking mount ; Improving the Orion 50mm guide scope adapterOne of the benefits of working in CAD software and then fabricating a functioning part using 3D printing is the ability to iterate and...
Dec 20, 2020
3D printed bracket for Polemaster / Avalon Instruments M Zero ; PoleMaster bracket part deux.This is an updated bracket to attach the PoleMaster polar alignment camera to the Avalon Instruments M Zero mount. The plan is to attach the 3D printed bracket to the bottom...
Dec 13, 2020
A new 50mm f3.8 (190mm FL) guidescope for the Avalon Instruments M-Zero mount ; New guide scope for the M-Zero mountI am looking to do longer exposures with the RASA8 using the IDAS NB1 Nebula Booster filter (up to 120 seconds). The plan is to use it in conjunction...
Oct 29, 2020
Configuring the M Zero mount for the Borg55FL telescope ; The Borg55FL on the Avalon Instruments M Zero mountHorizon to horizon imaging is possible when using the short focal length Borg refractor Configuring the M Zero mount for the Borg55FL Spacer rings for back...
Oct 28, 2020
First light - Borg55FL hydrogen alpha imaging of NGC6888 ; Borg55FL first light with the ASI183MMWith the coming of the storm season in Brisbane plus a very busy work schedule there has been little opportunity to get the newly acquired Borg55FL under the night sky to...
Oct 11, 2020
Configuring the M Zero mount for the RASA8 telescope ; The RASA8 on M Zero mount Using a drone battery with 3D print for counter weight Counterweight and guide scope setup RASA8 with clear optical filter RASA8 with optical filter removed RASA8 optical window removed...
Sep 23, 2020
Configuring the M Zero mount for the William Optics GTF102mm f6.9 refractor ; Testing the William Optics GTF102 on the M Zero mount The Avalon Instruments M- Zero mount can be configured to take a variety of telescopes by moving/flipping the L-shaped bracket that...
Sep 20, 2020
3D printing for astronomy: ASI294MC PRO camera to Star Adventurer adapter ; Wide field astrophotography One area of astrophotography I really enjoy is wide field imaging. I started off doing wide field astrophotography with my micro four thirds cameras, the Olympus...
Aug 19, 2020
3D printing for Astronomy: Attaching a PoleMaster to Avalon Instruments M-Zero mount ; Fabricate a PoleMaster to M-Zero adapterThe PoleMaster is a dedicated polar alignment device/camera from QHYCCD. I have been using it since it first came out and is one of the best...
Jun 18, 2020
Virgo galaxy region wide field: Canon FD 50mm f1.4 & ASI183MM Pro ; Capturing the Virgo Cluster All you need is some time and patience, a cloudless night, a $50 vintage lens, a simple tracking mount and a camera. Sounds simple enough but not always achievable. The...
