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Originally Posted by Saturnine
Good effort Martin, you will be converted away from your Deep Sky yet. You have a 290mm in your list of gear, perfect for lunar, and planetary imaging, better than the dslr, which is no slouch either.
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Thanks Jeff,
I started AP back in 2017 with the same DSLR and 6” GSO newt imaging the moon and planets. That spring-boarded me into long exposure DSO imaging over 6 years later to where I am today. Still enjoy dabbling in planetary but DSO is my thing , so difficult, challenging and rewarding being able to image so many different celestial objects. Planetary is pretty much only 4 objects but I do enjoy it once or twice a year , so much fun and it’s all done in a few hours over one night , not weeks and weeks like DSO.
My 290MM is in my guide scope on my big rig down south in the Obs , however pulling it off means I’ve gotta re calibrate in PHD2 and refocus etc.. Ive used the same calibration for nearly 2 years without any issues. The 290MM is staying put , but yes it would be a great camera for planetary !!
Thanks again
Martin