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Originally Posted by jjjnettie
 There you go then.
I'm so glad that the less fortunate ie. Nikon owners, can now get into planetary imaging.  |
LOL... that's ok... from what I understand Nikon's have better light sensitivity (one of the main reasons I chose it... that and the mic jack).
Good to know I should be able to get something and create a nice image (love your Jupiter!).
The next question is for upping my equipment. I used to have a Dob which was lovely for viewing but I know they are a little funny for astrophotography due to tracking issues... I've sold that but kind of want to get a new scope but make sure it will be useful for astrophotography as well. I'd ideally like shots of either planets or nebula/galaxies (more the latter) I know the cost can rocket quickly so I figure it might be something I'm suited to piecing together over time.
I've seen a few goto scopes on ebay (such as
Sky-Watcher Star Explorer 114mm f/5 Reflector Telescope) Should I jump on one of those if they pop up again or let it slide?
I can probably scrounge about $600 which I know won't get me much... I'm really only looking at second hand (because I know enough to know I'd have no chance getting something first hand for that much).
I'm open to the notion of getting a mount with tracking first so I could at least possibly set my camera on it for some longer exposures... then when more money mysteriously appears I could look at getting a nice scope to get some better shots.
Any suggestions from people... I know it's a very open ended question but I think I've put in the parameters to help narrow down the suggestions.
Galaxies/nebula preferred... planets a nice starting point
Tracking essential for long exposures.
Roughly $600 budget
Second hand more than fine
As with always any help is appreciated.