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Old 10-08-2016, 11:10 AM
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A bit more information might be useful.
What is the 'decent rig' you have been offered ?
Different setups have different requirements. Some astro cameras do not work as guiders, no port eg.
Guiding can be a PITA to setup first time hardware dependent and the software can be a bit recalcitrant but once it is going it is amazingly good. PHD2 is a big improvement on the first version, my setup just worked from day 1 without any adjustments at all. But I did have all the 'standard' options required, 80F5 scope, camera with ST4 port and plenty of PC hardware to play with. I'm also in an Observatory ( OK, tin shed with a sliding roof ) which means I can leave it setup and aligned, a big help.
So, a bit more info and we should be able to offer more applicable options or suggest solutions.
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