morls
21-02-2025, 09:31 PM
I'm thinking of doing some narrowband imaging this year, and would welcome any advice regarding cameras, guiding and accessories. My home in Melbourne has significant light pollution (Bortle scale 6-7), and I've been interested in narrowband for some time now.
This is the gear I have:
NEQ6, with belt mod
Skywatcher ED100 (900mm focal length, F9)
31mm unmounted filters:
Baader LRGB; Baader H-alpha 7nm, Optolong OIII 6.5nm
I've got some experience with planetary imaging and processing in LRGB with my 180 Mak, but have never used a guide scope.
I guess my main questions are:
Which camera (hoping to stick with my 31mm filters)
Do I need a flattener?
Is a guide scope/camera the best way to go for long exposures, or are there other options that might work with the ED100?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Stephen
This is the gear I have:
NEQ6, with belt mod
Skywatcher ED100 (900mm focal length, F9)
31mm unmounted filters:
Baader LRGB; Baader H-alpha 7nm, Optolong OIII 6.5nm
I've got some experience with planetary imaging and processing in LRGB with my 180 Mak, but have never used a guide scope.
I guess my main questions are:
Which camera (hoping to stick with my 31mm filters)
Do I need a flattener?
Is a guide scope/camera the best way to go for long exposures, or are there other options that might work with the ED100?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Stephen