Thread: DLSR Newt Focus
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Old 31-05-2016, 12:08 AM
MakkaPakka (Daniel)
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DLSR Newt Focus

Howdy all,

So not to long ago I went out and got my self a shiny new GSO GS-600 Newt along with one of the Bintel Coma correctors. Finally the weather cleared up and I was excited to give it a whirl.

After setting up, I started my alignment process. It was during this phase I noticed that I couldn't achieve focus with the DLSR at all, I tried with some eye pieces and all was well. I took the Coma corrector out and had just my 2" to 1" adapter and my Camera with the T-ring + adapter. I was still out of focus, though it did help a tiny bit, it seemed as if I needed more in-focus but the tube couldn't go any further in.

So my question is, what's the solution? Sure I could buy a low profile adapter but then that would mean the Coma corrector will be pointless as I wouldn't be able to use it Or I could use a barlow to extend the prime focus point but then imaging won't be as good. I'm somewhat confused as the scope was marketed as an imaging optimized scope, unless it's me doing something wrong.

Thanks for the help
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