Hi,
Thanks for the advice. I plan to go with the ED80, but have some more questions. I plan to get a guiding setup, would the QHY 5L-II with an Orion mini 50mm Guide scope be the best setup for a scope with the focal length of the ED80 or would there be something that could do a better job? I plan to use the guide camera with the Skywatcher Star Adventurer also, probably with a small 30mm guide scope like in the attached photo.
This is what the guy using it said he used for it-
I screwed two vixen dovetails back to back, making a male-male dovetail similar to this: http://www.admaccess...vetail-adapter/
I have this saddle on the star adventurer's declination bracket, which accepts the male-male dovetail: http://www.teleskop-...gth--80-mm.html
I use these ADM clamps to attach my DSLR to the dovetail, and my guide camera to the underside: http://www.admaccess...vetail-adapter/
The orion guide scope is attached to the ADM clamp using this: http://www.teleskop-...ting-Clamp.html (you could also use the guide scope's stock bracket. I lost mine)
The lens is supported by ADM 90mm guide scope ring.
Rings for fine focus: http://www.teleskop-...to-D-105mm.html
Would anyone know if this would be an effective setup for the Star Adventurer in regards to flexure/weight/balance or anything else that could be an issue. I am also thinking of adding a mechanical adjustable XYAZ head like this https://www.astromarket.org/astrofot...ed-xyaz-head-5 to put the camera on if possible.
Also, does anyone have any feedback on Kendrick dew heaters? I am thinking of buying their Digifire dew controller with temperature sensor and some Digifire heater bands and am wondering if anyone can recommend these or another product? I am looking for good quality ones that don’t need too much power and that I can also use on a DSLR lens with the right size band. I’d prefer to buy from an Australian supplier if possible.
Also I am looking for a really sturdy tripod for the Star Adventurer and am wondering if anyone can recommend a Zomei Pro VT666 heavy duty tripod?
Thanks
jman17