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Old 18-11-2013, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pvelez View Post
I'm toying with the idea Greg. It would be a natural fit. My only concern is getting a bright enough guide star for the AO to do its thing with. My fear is that I would need a rotator as well. Add that to the set up and I am looking at $3k+ without adapters. I can - just- squeeze that into my available backfocus - I think.

When I have the chance to use the STX on a real DSO target, I can see how sensitive the guide chip is.

But the AO-X does look sexy

Pete
Yep adds up real quick. I can tell you. I have a 3" pyxis, Atlas Focusor and camera. With room for the AOX, which will come later. Too much cabbage spending for now.
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