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Old 09-01-2017, 12:52 PM
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There are webcams from Microsoft or Logitech that have a wider sensor, but adapting them to fit a telescope becomes an issue.

The Moon is 30 arcmins wide so you would need a large sensor to cover that area with your 8in scope (almost APS-C size).

Better off getting a camera designed for telescopes, check out this ZWO buyers guide that has heaps of info on FOV of different cameras.

http://agenaastro.com/zwo-astronomy-...a-buyers-guide

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Bill
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