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Old 08-11-2006, 11:41 AM
Carl
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Webcam guiding

Hi folks
I've got an old 700mm focal lenght refracter that I want to mount on to my C8 to use as a guide scope.
Any recomendations as to what webcam would be suitable for attaching to the guide scope and are the webcams light sensitive enough to pic off a guide star? I have an illuminated reticle to guide viewing thru the scope but I would prefer to sit at my computer instead of bending my body into an uncomfortable position to check guiding for long exposures.
I can afford a good webcam but not stuff like Mead DSI.

Regards
Carl
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