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Originally Posted by The Mekon
Kev,
The telescope recommended will allow you to see deep space objects and do photography, but will not be outstanding for either. Any scope will show up the bright deep space objects (Orion Nebula, Omega Centauri, very bright galaxies) but it is only as aperture increases that the detail in these objects becomes apparent. A small refractor + EQ mount is usually the choice for budding astrophotography and a Dobsonian reflector for those wanting to see deep sky. What about you look for one of each (perhaps second hand)? Most of the people here who have been in the game a while have 2 or more scopes. Just like I have one motorbike for road riding and another for on the dirt.
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Thanks for the feedback
I would love to own more than one scope, but it will probably be a while before I do get a second one.
I have had a look at refractors and dobsonians, I was actually leaning towards the dobsonians but the package above was recommended to me by someone working at that store. I was only wanting to spend around $800 but he told me this would be best for beginning astrophotography. Do you think he was just trying to increase his sales? lol
What size aperture do you recommend? 10" or higher? I don't want to spend over $2000 I would say for my first scope, but I would like to see detail in deep space and photograph it.
Also, is it worth me modding my Canon 600d? I'd like to use it for regular photography still, can this be done? Or should I get another camera?