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Old 02-04-2017, 01:24 PM
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Hi Logan,

You would have to remove the lens from the webcam before you install it onto the refractor.
Then hope it is sensitive enough to pick up stars that can be guided on.

As the webcam does not have a guide port (ST4), you will have to find an ASCOM driver for it and use pulse guiding to the EQ6 (you will need the ASCOM driver for the EQ6 as well).

Personally I don't think the webcam will work, webcams operate at 15 -25 frames per second, whereas guide cams we use 1 to 3 secs per frame to beat the seeing. You may have to save up for a cheap guide cam like a ZWO or QHY.

Cheers
Bill
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