Full disk set up

[Jimk69]

Hi ya’ll! I’m very new to solar imaging and was wondering if it is possible to get a full disk image using a Williams Optics 61mm/360mm FL, Ha Daystar Quark and a ZWO174MM? I can only get a half of a disk with my Player One Apollo-M Max Pro. I don’t see a focal reducer available for this scope. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[marktownley]

Hi There and welcome to the forum!

Simple answer, no. I have the same equipment. You can use a reducer on the nosepeice of the camera though.

Mark

[Alto]

Welcome.

Pop into AstronomyTools website - https://astronomy.tools/calculators/field_of_view/ - imaging mode, that'll help (probably).

[ffellah]

Welcome to the forum, Jim.

Franco

[solarchat]

no. a .5 focal reducer screwed onto the camera nosepiece will give you a lot more, especially if you alter the snout length, but probably not a full disk.
The Quark is designed for high focal length use with small field of view.
You can however go to your favorite Telescope outlet and purchase a Lunt or Coronado dedicated solar scope that is designed for full disc imaging. you only live once, right? It’s easier to ask forgiveness than permission, remember.

[Jimk69]

Thank you everyone! I was afraid of the answers. It’s not the forgiveness that I worry about. It’s the divorce that would follow! I’m really enjoying the information on this forum. Thank you all for your speedy responses.

[Alto]

There's nothing wrong with your set up. You're now on the slippery slope, wallet warning....

Full discs are easily obtained (!), by creating mosaics.

Sharpcap has a useful mosaic tool for both the moon and the sun - it took me 18 frames on my setup ( mind it didn't stitch properly, but others have succeeded. Sharpcap might need the Pro version, but cheaper than a new dedicated scope. )

[MAURITS]

Welcome Jim.

[arnedanielsen]

A warm welcome Jim!