Coulter Odyssey Dobsonian

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I did some astrophotography with a 10" Coulter Odyssey on a dual-axis autoguided barndoor drive. Here's the build:
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and here are some images taken with it:
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Re: Coulter Odyssey Dobsonian

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SkyHiker wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:41 pm I did some astrophotography with a 10" Coulter Odyssey on a dual-axis autoguided barndoor drive. Here's the build:

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and here are some images taken with it:

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Amazing pics. I am just now finding this site and glad that I did. I am taking possession of a 10.1 Coulter this coming weekend. Appears to be in really great shape.



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SkyHiker wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:41 pm I did some astrophotography with a 10" Coulter Odyssey on a dual-axis autoguided barndoor drive. Here's the build:

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and here are some images taken with it:

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Those are amazing captures!
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Welcome to TSS Mike, thanks for joining :)
Clear Skies,
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Re: Coulter Odyssey Dobsonian

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Appears to be in good shape. Mirror is a little dusty and needs collimation. I'm happy.



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