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If you want to play with old webcams on the cheap do what I did. Get a couple of old film cans, they fit the focusser 1.25". Black is best obviously. Pull the cam to bits keeping the electrical connections all intact. Cut a central hole in the base of the film can and mount the PCB from the webcam onto it. Normally you can use the screws and mounts that original held it in the body otherwise get a bit DIY with tape, silicon or whatever you have. Unplug any microphone connections and black out or remove the led that lights up to show its on.
Go and play ....
For moon, planetary video it can be surprisingly capable and you can experiment to your hearts content without breaking the budget. I tested mine in daylight first and although I only ever used it in the old 114\f8 on an EQ2 powered mount it at least let me understand the idea and come to grips with some of the issues before I lashed out hepas of $$$
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