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Originally Posted by Startrek
My recommendation ( I’m an avid newtonian reflector imager and observer )
My first Astro rig with current prices -
6”f6 Bintel GSO newtonian reflector $399
Replacement dual speed focuser $199
Saxon HEQ5 mount $1,549
Powertech 12V 7.5A power adapter $45
Canon 600D DSLR second hand $300
Baader MCCP mkIII coma corrector. $360
Canon T ring adapter. $39
Canon cable 5m. $60
BYEOS - frame , focus and capture software $75
Laptop ( assuming you have one )
Total Cost $3,026.00
Some images attached from Bortle 8 skies in Sydney with above set up 2018 to 2019 ........
Cheers
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Forgot to include a Laser collimator and Cheshire $200
Free software
Stellarium and EQMOD for Goto and navigation ( add $60 for a USB EQ direct cable )
Autostakkert 3 and Registax 6 for planetary imaging stacking and processing ( BYEOS has a planetary mode for planetary imaging )
Processing software , your choice but I use Startools cost $45