NexStar 80 GTL

[Shaun]

Can i get an opinion on this scope please for astrophotography

[Shaun]

Will this scope work ok in Australia, i know it has a limited data base but might be ok for the kids, they might leave me alone to play with my Dob

[iceman]

Where are you getting it from and how much is it?
What are the features of it you like?

[Shaun]

About $200 second hand

[KG8]

It's a little fella? Common sense would tell me you won't hang much of a camera off it but aparently it is designed for it.

http://www.celestron.com/support/faq_80gtl.htm

Q: Can I use my telescope for photography?
A: Yes. Your telescope has a built in camera adapter. Simply remove the erect image diagonal and you will see 42mm external threads at the rear of the telescope. Those are called T-threads. Now all you need is a T-ring to attach your SLR camera. Since each brand of camera has its own specific thread size, you need to get the proper T-ring adapter. Thus Canon has its T-rings (two of them); Nikon has its own T-rings; Minolta has their own specific rings, and so on.
For more on this topic refer to the accessories section of the Celestron Web Site on choosing the appropriate T-ring for your SLR camera.

[Shaun]

Decided against it, was a nice scope but the price was a bit high.

Can get a new one for a few dollars more.