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Rastis
25-06-2012, 07:12 PM
G'Day,
Using a Andrews Solar System Imager with a 0.5 Focal Reducer still will not allow me to image the whole moon. My question is can I use two 0.5 Focal Reducers to get a larger image. Also Andrews list a extension tube to fit the focal reducer, will this increase the field of view even more.

Thanks,
Rastis.

Rastas
25-06-2012, 07:22 PM
What is the spacing between the reducer and the camera? Are you using a scope and if so what focal length is it? Need more information to help.

Rastis
25-06-2012, 07:50 PM
G'Day,
The scope is a 8" dob (1200 focal length from memory), and the focal reducer screws into the camera 1 1/4 nose piece which would be about 1 1/2" long. The extension tube that they sell is another 1" long.

Rastis.