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Originally Posted by raymo
Hi Mobbie, Firstly, your projection adaptor will work, but the scope [unless it is the computerised Go To version] is not usable for EP
projection. Because it can't track objects, even at the scope's native
focal length of 1200mm, max exposures are fractions of a second. Even the motorised version would only allow exposures of a few seconds using projection.
You can attach a DSLR directly to the focuser with a T-ring and use it for
lunar or solar[ with a proper solar filter] imaging. Just unscrew the tube
that your eyepiece slides into from the flat plate that fits into the focuser, and screw the T-ring onto the male thread that projects from the
aforementioned flat plate. The large black collar [about 50-55mm long
with a bevel on one end is only needed when using 2" diameter
eyepieces, otherwise leave it in the box.]
raymo
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Thanks Raymo,
Completely understand on the long exposures are not possible at this stage unless GoTo or similar but at the moment just want to photograph what I see on the moon/planets where 1/250 at around 1600iso works. I just don't understand that when I have a lets say 25mm eyepiece inside the tube no matter what I do I can't get it to focus. Are you saying I don't use an eyepiece at all?
So see the picture below, lets assume they are items A to C from left to right, I only need A and C? Do I still put a eyepiece inside the tube?
Ie I was hoping to still use the eyepiece as it will control my 'zoom' so to speak.