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Old 20-03-2016, 11:08 AM
VS6000 (Tim)
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hobart
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What to buy next?

Hey guys, I've been happy with what I'm getting so far with a dslr (D810) and 300 f/4 but am starting to want more, as always!

Using a SW star adventurer atm, getting good tracking (about 90% subs are good) at 30 seconds, and about 50-60% at 1 min, would getting an autoguider such as this: SW Synguider, improve my set up much?
http://ca.skywatcher.com/_english/03...il.php?sid=178
I'd need a scope for it too I guess.
Think I could still squeeze more out of it too, polar alignment could still be closer I feel, it's hard in the southern hemi!

Is this the next best way to go to get more detail and get fainter targets that require more exposure? Or am I on a dead road and really should invest in a better mount and astro modded camera with a telescope?

Here's my latest shot with my set up, I'd love to get more detail in the horsehead, possibly a lot closer too, or would a telescope on my current camera and mount (possibly with the autoguider) be a better choice?
https://www.facebook.com/timgardphot...type=3&theater

Thanks!
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