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Warren
Firstly Welcome to IIS
If you want to start with just a DSLR and a small tracking mount like a nano tracker and the like, that’s fantastic
But if you want to go up a notch to next level and use your DSLR in a telescope ( Prime Focus ) I can help you if you choose “Skywatcher mounts” ( EQ5 , HEQ5, EQ6 etc... ) and small Newtonian telescopes 6” f5 or 6”f6 or a small refractor
80mm etc..
I started as a beginner nearly 4 years ago with a HEQ5 mount and a Bintel 6” f6 Newtonian reflector telescope and still use them ( even though I have upgraded since
I have step by step written procedures for -
Finding true south
Setting up your tripod
Setting up your mount head
Setting your home position
Balancing you telescope
Polar alignment using the Synscan handcontroller ( PA routine without a view of the South Celestial Pole )
Drift alignment
Computer control of your telescope using EQMOD, StellariumScope and Stellarium
And more .....
I’m sure other members are willing to help you on your journey as well
There are many brands , types of telescopes , mounts , systems and software to use in Astronomy and Astrophotography and mine is “just one of them” but I’m happy to share if you decide to go down that path
Take your time and read a lot ( some good advice ) the Universe is going no where in a hurry
Cheers for now
Enjoy your journey
Clear skies
Martin
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