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Originally Posted by Stonius
So I'm looking into my ideal setup.
I currently have a Saxon 8" F6 Dob. Thinking I could put this on a AZ/EQ6 with my Canon 5D Mkii and start shooting myself some astrophotography.
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The mount should be able to carry your scope. You'll need tube rings and a dovetail to mount your scope. With your camera you'll need a coma corrector and an adaptor (lens removed). To save money I'd get an off axis guider (QHY5 or other, ZWO ASI, etc)
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Originally Posted by Stonius
But I'm sure it can't be quite that simple, right? I mean how do you actually mount the telescope? Do you need another bit of kit? A power supply? And how about polar alignment scopes? Filters? I'm already really stretching my budget. I worry that if I spring for this, there will be a heap of hidden extras that I'm not aware of.
Can anyone pls tell me the hidden 'other' things I'll probably also need to get set up?
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A 12V DC power supply for your mount. Maybe a battery for the field. No need for a polar alignment scope to start with. Don't worry about filters yet.
That's plenty to get you started.