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Old 21-06-2014, 07:29 PM
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ONAG camera mounting

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Originally Posted by gregbradley View Post
Foresight Innovations claim their ONAG will be less prone to seeing effects. Has anyone used one of these and can give a brief review?

Is it a good product and does it give better results than a regular OAG?

66mm of back focus and having the camera off to the side rather than at the end seem a minus (does it cause balance problems?).

Greg.
Greg, I recently purchased one, but as I am still setting up my new pier and mount, haven't yet gotten around to trying the ONAG in anger.
Just a small clarification regarding the camera position; the imaging camera actually screws into the "top" of the unit, with the guide camera attaching to the rear via a crude focusser. Obviously the whole unit can be rotated in the attachment to the scope, so yes, you could have the imaging setup to the side, but I imagine most would set it to be at the top, for the better balance.
My plan is for DSI II mono guide camera at the rear, and QHY 8 Pro OSC or QHY9 Hlrgb with filter wheel on top. Happy snap of initial trial attached.
Might do a review when I get it all together.
Mike
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