rustigsmed
25-10-2012, 06:55 PM
G'day,
I've pretty much decided that I NEED to go equatorial, I was hoping my dob would've lasted longer but kind of figure it could be ok have two scope systems, one for visual / planetary photography (12" skywatcher goto) and the other dedicated for deep space photography.
So, I've pretty much decided that I will go the neq6 mount. (these purchases will be staggered- there is no way around it).
The next phase will be the scope purchase, I'm looking at around $1000 and have narrowed it down to
1. The gso 8" RC
2. 10" bintel newt
3. Sw ed80 or if I can stretch 100.
I'm more keen on a mirror scope as my dslr will be full spectrum (when it returns). I could still go refractor but would then have to maybe buy an additional ir filter clip in.
Now the part I've got little experience on ... Guiding ... Any suggestions for a good reliable system that would suit the options? I was thinking cheap short tube Orion? Any suggestions would be appreciated and I'll look into it.
Cheers!
I've pretty much decided that I NEED to go equatorial, I was hoping my dob would've lasted longer but kind of figure it could be ok have two scope systems, one for visual / planetary photography (12" skywatcher goto) and the other dedicated for deep space photography.
So, I've pretty much decided that I will go the neq6 mount. (these purchases will be staggered- there is no way around it).
The next phase will be the scope purchase, I'm looking at around $1000 and have narrowed it down to
1. The gso 8" RC
2. 10" bintel newt
3. Sw ed80 or if I can stretch 100.
I'm more keen on a mirror scope as my dslr will be full spectrum (when it returns). I could still go refractor but would then have to maybe buy an additional ir filter clip in.
Now the part I've got little experience on ... Guiding ... Any suggestions for a good reliable system that would suit the options? I was thinking cheap short tube Orion? Any suggestions would be appreciated and I'll look into it.
Cheers!