Hi Walter,

Yes, I would suggest a 2x Barlow or tele-extender instead of a 3x. The formula for pixel or plate scale is:

Pixel Scale = (Pixel Size x 206.3) / FL, So for your combination: Pixel Scale = (5.2 um x 206.3) / 162 mm = 6.6 arc-seconds/pixel

BTW,  your calibrations look spot on, no problem there,
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