Hi Paul, I will plan to be there. I have looked further. I don't think it is the gears. There is something "funny" when the RA is locked down. There is some sort of unknown play in an area I cannot get to. I think I need to separate the lower part of the base (stationary) from the upper part of the base (moveable) and somehow see what holds the thing together. Something in there has play that should not have play... Thanks, Howard Paul Lind wrote:
Howard, Really great image and great guiding. Regarding the RA gear slop problem, please stop by tomorrow if you have time. I realize it's a long drive. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: Howard Anderson <handy13@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: AZ-Astroimaging@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 11:10:56 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [sac-forum] M20 - Trifid Nebula Hi, Monsoon clouds dissipated finally at least for a bit. Yea! :-) I was able to shoot the Trifid Nebula. Here is where you can find my latest image: http://www.astroshow.com/Nebulae/Trifid.html Comments welcome. Send to handy13@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Thanks, Howard