I've been using the Borg helical focuser on many PST Mods over the past few years. Very effective, but manual operation.
I've just upgraded my Stage 2 PST Mod, which has a front adaptor which allows the assembly to be mounted on the TS102/1100 or behind the SM60/ED80 as a double stack. I also fitted a Lunt Crayford focuser and added a SW motor.
A significant improvement - I can now precisely focus remotely.
To improve the aesthetics, I also added a covering "tube" on the PST etalon, with a lever adjustment......
Certainly now looks the part!
PST Stage 2 Mod - Upgrade
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Re: PST Stage 2 Mod - Upgrade
Nice upgrade, Ken.
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That looks a nice piece of kit Ken!
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Thanks guys!
I'll post some images of the final assembly on the TS102/1100 - and hopefully some solar images using the ASI 183MM.
I'll post some images of the final assembly on the TS102/1100 - and hopefully some solar images using the ASI 183MM.
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Finally the PST Stage 2 Mod upgrade in action.....
Looks neat and tidy and works very well.
Looks neat and tidy and works very well.
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Lovely bit of kit!
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I really love PST mods, and your is amazing! Great job, congratulations!
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Thanks Guys,
Your feedback is appreciated.
Your feedback is appreciated.
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"Imaging Sunlight - using a digital spectroheliograph" - Springer
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"Imaging Sunlight - using a digital spectroheliograph" - Springer