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21x300 second subframes, iso800.
Total exposure 1 hour 47 minutes.
Imaging:
William Optics ZenithStar II 80 ED,
Nikon D5000 with Astronomik CLS filter.
Guiding:
Skywatcher Star Travel 120,
Orion SSAG.
All on
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
24th March 2017
Cambridge, UK
Project SR-71:
1971 Datsun 240Z with an sr20de-t. I have fabbed in a rear subframe from a 1990 Nissan 240SX S13 as well as the complete IRS from the S13. This includes the differential from a R32 Skyline and axles. I have also fabbed in the S13 front crossmember which allows me to use all of the suspension components from the S13. In order to make this work, I actually had to extend the wheelbase of the Datsun by about 7.5". This actually helps because the Datsun has a short wheelbase as it is, so this longer wheelbase puts it at about the same as the S13.
2020.04.18 Removing and patching up the subframe. Fixing a few rusty spots, and repaired the broken diff mount. Waiting now for subframe bushings and reassembly
The wooden timber subframes around the steel windows have rotten and the steel support post will be staying.
105 x 240sec subframes
The rig:
Skywatcher N150-750
ZWO ASI 294 MC PRO
ZWO EAF
Skywatcher EQ3 Pro
ZWO ASI 120 MC
60-240mm guide scope
Captured in N.I.N.A.
Guided with PHD2
Plate Solved with ASTAP
Stacked in DSS
Processed in Pixinsight & Photoshop CC & Astropanel 5.0
Bortle 7 Skies