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[mferguson]

Would anyone know if it is possible to remove both tilt and the rotator from the Redcat 51?  The reason I ask is that my desired image train is 63mm and the desired back-focus range appears to between 55mm-59.7mm.

 

 

My desired imaging train would contain the following:

 

Pegasus Falcon rotator (19mm) + QHY OAG L (10mm)  + QHY 7 position with 2inch mounted filter wheel (21.5mm) + QHY268M (12.5mm) = 63mm

 

It seems that if tilt and the rotator could be removed I would gain the distance to mount this train and still have helical focus range to be able to get sharp focus.

 

I've seen a number of RC51-based systems with a filter wheel and OAG but none with the Falcon rotator. 

 

Thanks for any advice and insight that you can share!

 

Mark

 

 

 

[PeteConrad]

I have a RC51 and it can't be done. I suggest using a small guide scope instead of an OAG.

[mferguson]

That's what I've done to date.  I'm hoping to set up an imaging train so I can swap it over to C8 or C9.25 and back to the RC whenever I'm doing different targets of interest.  

[Daniel Mounsey]

It comes off. It's just an over engineered nightmare. 

[mferguson]

Anyone have an idea of what you find when all is removed?  Is it a threaded interface where the rotator connects to the tube or something proprietary?

[James Peirce]

It comes off. It's just an over engineered nightmare. 

Why call them over-engineered nightmares?

 

Anyone have an idea of what you find when all is removed?  Is it a threaded interface where the rotator connects to the tube or something proprietary?

They’re just threaded accessories. You can remove them and explore with no concern.

[mferguson]

Excellent. Disassembly will begin and I'll see if I can make this happen 

[Pasko]

Excellent. Disassembly will begin and I'll see if I can make this happen 

Hi Mferguson. I was wondering if you you managed to remove the field rotator on the redcat? I am considering doing this myself. Thank you