ZWO1600MM Camera setup

[neilallison (Neil)]

Hi All

So..... I've finally decided to move into the world of mono imaging and I've bought a ZWO1600MM camera and a ZWO 7-position filter wheel with 36mm filters.

There are quite a few spaces that came with the camera (some of them don't even fit on the camera so go figure).

I really don't know where to start to get all the spacing correct though.

So I have: -
A Paracorr II on the scope
The filter wheel
The camera
A few spacers/adaptors

Can anybody give me a few pointers on where I should start?

Cheers in advance

[traveller (Bo)]

This might help
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com...ions-55mm.html
Bo

[glend (Glen)]

Depends on the scope backspacing requirements. The camera can attach directly to the filter wheel. Don't forget the "Rule of 3rds" when working out your spacing, ie the thickness of the glass (filters, cover glass, etc) you have between the camera sensor and the focuser affects the focal length. Use spacing to compensate.

[Stonius (Markus)]

Are you using an OAG or a guide scope?

[neilallison (Neil)]

Thanks for all the info guys. Really appreciate it.
That gives me a great start.

No OAG btw Stonius

Thanks again
Neil

[dpastern (Dave Pastern)]

Originally Posted by traveller

This might help
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com...ions-55mm.html
Bo

thank you for that link!