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@@captainwasabi we will probably start accepting preorders in second part of December or shortly after NY. You can also send us an email to info@deepskydad.com

if your camera is supported by allskeye, it would work. But we would have to sort out mounting of the PC inside the enclosure. Please send us an email to info@deepskydad.com and we can discuss custom adaptation details :)

Yes, the sail effect could cause some tracking issues. I personally do not image if there is any wind, because that usually means bad seeing and tracking problems regardless of flat panel.

@@pompeymonkey3271 so far its been great 😊

The standard FP2, opens the way you describe (and is tucked away against the telescope tube). The idea of this solution is to move only sideways, so no extra space is required in the front or the back of the panel. I think the wind gusts would have to be quite significant to rip the panel off (so in my opinion, imaging in such conditions would not make sense anyway :))

Thank you! I always wanted a minimalistic design, as it suffices for backyard requirements.

thank you!

Yes, are pushing the limits with this telescope, we will see how it performs throughout the winter. For the counterweights, drop us an email to info@deepskydad.com and we can check the shipping cost for your location. Instead of polar cap, we are using an encoder which compensates for RA mechanical errors hence improving the tracking (we also replaced stock circuit with our custom prototype telescope controller).

​@@DeepSkyDadHi. The enconders is your design? They are available for purchase? Thanks

@@brunofigueira4970 it is in prototype phase, but we do plan to offer it as an upgrade at some point. However, one thing to keep in mind is that this will require replacing stock circuit of the mount.

I too am VERY interested purchasing that RA encoder to tame the EQ6-R periodic error. It's amazing it can guide 1600mm overloaded by so much. The encoder must be working very well.

@@matej.mlakar hvala! edin problem je da je letališče med nami in KSA 😅

@@Chiclets1 we have yet to test it with 2600MC air. Will let you know!

I read air does not let you control power outlets. Influenced my decision to buy a plus recently since I am waiting for my 4th flat panel. 😊 Would be good to know for sure if it works or not.

@@dm1787 we never tested one hands on and are waiting for a feedback. But I think you might be correct. If the ports have fixed 12V voltage, control is not possible via ASI2600MC Air. I am a bit surprised though, never even thought they might have removed a handy feature like that :)

Yes for 204mm, but not this year. Probably in Q1 of 2025

@@raphglc7521 LED :)

@@Chiclets1 we are in process of testing cable on asi2600 air. As for pegasus, you mean asiar cable on variable port of power box?

Its "Commlite auto focus adapter ef-nex"

@@brianmiller4729 if prevents stray light entering the OTA pretty good, but its advisable to make dark frames after sunset

We will prepare more details when available :) The main difference is that OFP2 opens sideways to a custom position, so it doesn't require additional space in front of the telescope.

@@DeepSkyDad thanks for the information👍

@@DeepSkyDad I thought that's mainly to prevent dew from forming on the flap and then closing it against the lens.

@@ten101337 for dew, we have integrated heater

OK, drop us an email and we will have it arranged :)

yes its becoming a problem. Fortunately, they can be removed by stacking - for now

Thank you! I used Sony A7S II and TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 lens on a basic tripod.

hvala enako! Pa saj se še srečamo :)

Low in the sky Starlinks are like locust in a corn field. BTW, thank you for the FP2, works perfectly 🙏

Elon Musk, wanking his fragile ego all over the night sky...

Some nice images. I managed to capture it from my back yard with my EOS 600D crop sensor DSLR and a 50mm lens . I was lucky, it was just to one side of a large tree, but that actually made the comet stand out more and gave the images some context.

Thank you! Images were taken with Sony A7S II (Full Frame sensor). Disclaimer: due to the fact MiniCat is f/3.5, the corners have to be corrected with BXT even at APS-C sensor format (this is also mentioned under telescope specs on official website)

@@DeepSkyDad Thanks for the info! Yes, I have heard that Williams Optics warns owners about the correction of the MiniCat51 (even with a APSC sensor). Did you find that BXT was able to restore the star shapes to what one would get with a properly-corrected field? I wonder if using aperture rings to stop the MiniCat51 down to f/4 or f/4.5 would solve the problem. Perhaps WO will come out with a field flattener for the MiniCat?51

@@derekbaker3279 I have yet to test this on a deepsky target as soon as the sky clears. For starless comet shots it worked ok :)))

I tested the Minicat before returning it due to the heavy coma those corner stars show. However, even with an APS-C sensor, the star shapes can be corrected using BlurXT. You won‘t notice it in the final image^^

@@MrJoJo1991cant wait to try it out, we should get some clear sky in following week

Thank you! hiking in the mountains is the second hobby, so I love to combine it with astronomy :)

Great! I am still waiting for proper first light - no clear skies to capture the comet...

Sadly yes 😂 I hope we get some clear sky during weeked, so I can try again

@@derekbaker3279 my Sony is full frame. However, I think for deep sky, you need to use BXT or something similar for corners in postprocess - even for APS-C (this is also stated in official spec of the OTA)

You need 2 control ports on ASIAIR - one for flat panel and one for field rotator. The remaining 2 ports are for powering and can be split with our DC HUB for example

@@sodakastronut let us know diameter of the front of the dewshield and we can prepare a flap that fits. You can send us an email to info@deepskydad.com

@@alajmiq8if you let us know outer diameter of the front of the dewshield, we can prepare flap panel that will fit 😊

@@alajmiq8 it is, which one are you looking for?

@@TheMje1963 drop us an email to info@deepskydad.com and we can work something out 😊

@@xavior1088 drop us an email to info@deepskydad.com and we will work something out 😊

@@TheOfficialProtostar yes

@@djraffness you can upgrade it. check the link in the description of this video (FP1 to FP2 upgrade kit)