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Originally Posted by nikanj
The a6000 is listed as supported on this ASCOM driver. I got started with an a7II using this same driver though I was using NINA rather than SharpCap. It worked flawlessly for me.
https://github.com/dougforpres/ASCOM...ported-Cameras
To answer your question your a6000's APS-C is far better suited to DSO than the 1" sensor in the 585mc. The FOV on that camera with a 1000mm focal lenght scope would be extremely tight.
What I reccomend is downloading Stellarium and entering the details of all the sensors, scopes and reducers/extenders you want to compare. You can then simulate the framing of various target's you're interested in imaging. |
Thanks Nikanj, yes, I've been using Stellarium and other online tools to simulate framing. I guess what I have learnt since asking this question is that what I am wanting to do is basically video astronomy/EAA/EEVA. I've opted for the 585 for its low noise and good dynamic range at gain's that should give me decent images at short exposures (between 1-30 seconds, depending on what my mount can bear). My main concern is oversampling with the 2.9um pixel size at bin1, and the read noise at bin2. I think this camera would be better for sub 750mm focal lengths under most seeing conditions, but I'm hoping though that I can get good results with this setup under very good seeing conditions.
I've already ordered the camera to throw myself in the deep end (having only had experience with visual astronomy). I will try and get a hold of a 150p in the near future too for doing more serious astrophotography, and I'm pretty confident that the 585 should pair well with that scope. But I'm looking forward to seeing what results I can achieve with my hulking 8" F5.