Currently stuggling with elongated stars

After installing the main OTA and the guide scope side-by-side using a tamdem bar, eventhough my guiding is now a lot better, I have now elongated stars in my images.

Next steps:

  • Spend some time perfecting my polar alignement;
  • Create a slight imbalance on the DEC axis;
  • Testing if those changes correct the problem.

Clearskypix

You can call me Frank. I've been an amateur astronomer since 1988. In 2004, I purchased my first astrophotography equipment. In 2008, I built my own observatory. I cannot count the number of hours I have spent building, learning and trying. It as been a humbling experience that I hope will continue for a lifetime.

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