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Old 09-04-2005, 10:53 AM
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Yes you can transform your dob into something you can use for astrophotography but I suggest you wait a while and the cost factor goes up quickly......

I recommend you get a 8" Dob then consider a EQ mount to put your Dob(Newt) on later down the track.....once you have learnt the sky.

Just remember if your thinking to go larger then a 8" dob you would need a EQ6 mount....which will costs around $1400

8" dob you could get away with a EQ5 costing $499.

Their is other cost and factors related to astrophotgraphy but these are question you can ask at a later date...

Enjoy....

P.S Chris at star optics is a great bloke....
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