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Old 24-10-2018, 11:53 AM
Jethro777 (Jethro)
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Best beginner scope for Planetary Bodies + to attach to Sony Alpha Mount A77

Hi,

I wanted to take some planetary pics (Jupiter, Moon, Mars, let's see..) I will probably pick up a Canon 450D or similar again (what's best, that can be easily and cheaply obtained secondhand?).

I understand a Schmidt-Cassegrain and the Maksutov-Cassegrain would work well. The SCT is great, but hard to get a perfect polish on the lens with? While the Mak is quite forgiving and more consistent - that sounds right?

What equipment will I need to attach it to my camera? Can these be easily connected? Can both be connected easily?

Once upon a time, I had a Borg ED76 connected to a Canon 450D, and got into some very light astro photography.

Any general advice would be great.
I am quite budget limited, perhaps $600 or less (?), and would be buying from the for sale section here. I'm quite patient and prepared to wait for the right thing to come up.

Last edited by Jethro777; 24-10-2018 at 01:43 PM.
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