Looking for a good small scope for photography

[Richotech]

Hi all,

I was looking to buy a short focal length scope for digital photography. I was thinking of making my own EQ mount not using the tripod design, but a nice low to the ground cylinder arm that rotates. Using a ridgid triangular design. I'm not keen on tripod EQ's with balances that can cause all kinds of errors. I need a good scope to design the mount for. I have a good metal work lathe and milling machine and plenty of electronics experience.

Has anyone else made their own mount ?. If so what type of design did you use.

Cheers,
Brett.

[jjjnettie]

Hi Brett,
For a scope I'd recommend the SW ProED 80.
www.andrewscom.com.au have them on special at the moment for $499.
For your mount, search this forum and the internet for designs for a Barn Door mount.

[toryglen-boy]

Orion ED80.


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[toryglen-boy]

Yo J, Andrews website says $699 ?

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[jjjnettie]

Ahhhh.
I bought mine while they were on sale.

I always could spot a bargain.;)

[Robbie]

I have a saxon ed80 that cost around the 400 mark from memory, the optics are great, its mounted atop a 10' meade lx200 but it gets more photographic use than the meade. Im no expert but Im very happy with it.

[multiweb]

Get a second hand 80mm refractor for $300.00 or so. You always can use it as a guide scope later when you get a bigger rig. Don't cut corners with the mount. Get the best you can afford.

[marki]

G'day Brett

I also have a lathe and mill but have not tried to make a mount as yet. I think the real sticking point will be cutting the worms accurately (unless you buy them). I have read a lot of material on how to do it but accuracy is the key. The rest I imagine would be fairly straight forward turning and milling operations. I would love to see it if you have a go.

Cheers Mark