Guide Scope Bahtinov Mask
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Haven't used it yet. Do you think it will work?
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Might want to sand some of the rough 'fuzz' off and paint it black
On a side note, some folks claim that they get a more consistent 'centroid' for the guiding software when the guide scope is slightly out of focus.
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Re: Guide Scope Bahtinov Mask
On my 50mm guide scope I just get 'close' as it seems to guide better just a touch out of focus. Give it a try and let us know how it works!
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Re: Guide Scope Bahtinov Mask
UlteriorModem wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:12 pm Sure it will work.
Might want to sand some of the rough 'fuzz' off and paint it black
On a side note, some folks claim that they get a more consistent 'centroid' for the guiding software when the guide scope is slightly out of focus.
Cheers Tom
Finishing observations noted.
Interesting point on the focusing. I find that when I'm focused more stars are visible to guide on.
Thefatkitty wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:22 pm Nicely done; I agree with Tom on the edges/paint thing. I could use one of these for my DSLR, thanks for the inspiration, and hope the missus liked the flowers
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She did! 24th anniversary. I got her some Tanzanite ear rings too (24th anniversary
Interesting. I'll clean it up and spray it then try it out. I can't just chuck it away, it cost a fortune!
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I made a similar one for my 80mm guidescope. It was just supposed to be a temporary trial to see if it was worth having a small mask for the guider. Still using four years later.
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Re: Guide Scope Bahtinov Mask
dritter wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:18 am It looks good to me, but I agree with the other posters, painting it black is probably a good idea.
I made a similar one for my 80mm guidescope. It was just supposed to be a temporary trial to see if it was worth having a small mask for the guider. Still using four years later.
That's encouraging. Perhaps I'll get some black spray paint and make a box to store the mask in!
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