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Old 08-06-2019, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward View Post
I take your point, but there are some excellent focal extenders on the market that get you there and don't require anything like a $50k budget. Most larger SCT's, while optically a little slow ( not a biggie with linear response CCD's, just expose for longer) are also a great workhorse. I used a C11 for many years.. the key to success is a rigid and accurate mount IMHO....but that's a topic for another conversation.
Thank you Peter - sounds like an interesting idea as I have been looking at options for a second scope for higher resolution imaging.
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