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Old 26-08-2014, 07:51 AM
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STXL11002 on a TEC140 would work very nicely. I would not recommend a guide scope and use the self guiding filter wheel or use an OAG.
I use the SBIG STi guide camera and have no trouble getting guide stars.

I use a TEC180 and 110. The flatteners work very well with pinpoint stars to the corners.

The STXL has the advantage of an AO unit available and there was a thread about AO unit advantages elsewhere on this site. Even though the TEC140 is around 1000mm focal length I would consider an AO unit as well if you are going that route.

I would also get the Feathertouch focuser as you mention it is very good.

I get pinpoint stars to the corners of my TEC180 easily with a 16803 camera so 11002 which not as high will too.

I think it would be a good match.

Greg.
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