This is an interesting discussion and brings into play not only the technical issues so well described by Mike, but other factors such as the enhancing of existing equipment and “why we are in the hobby”. A combination of these factors pushed me down the mono + filter wheel path.
- I love imaging the Moon, so mono is clearly the best for B&W Lunar imaging.
- I already have an SBIG ST7E ccd camera (B&W) and have wanted to take colour images for some time, so this was a great opportunity to purchase a filter wheel to use with both the DMK mono and the ST7E.
- The top Lunar and Planetary imagers are using mono, and even though I consider myself more of a general space tourist rather than specialised serious hi res imager, I also like to make use of the best approach and tools in terms of technique and equipment (within my budget).
Cheers
Dennis