paul Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 My supplier sent a replacement for the flattener shipped with the scope - you can see the issues I had here. The replacement suffered the same issue 🥵- focusing on a daytime target I confirmed that again the x0.8 flattener was more like x1.1. On a whim I swapped the two end caps around and tested again - x0.8 reduction! I ran a few start tests tonight and great image quality across the field with some coma to the top and left which may be due to a loose end cap allowing some tilt: This is a single 3min shot with a DSLR and M48 adapter, no spacing adjustments yet made. (The moon didn't make broadband a good choice but its only a test). As well as decent images, the scope is now more compact as it reaches focus around the 1cm mark. I'm pleased with the outcome, not pleased I wasted a few good nights though. I can't wait for a moonless clear night to really enjoy the scope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Glad you got it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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