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Thanks Paul
Especially for the link to your images. All beautiful. The solar shots are astounding.
I just want to verify that you took your solar images viewing only through a PST stacked with the 2.5x Powermate barlow.
Does the DMK help with the magnification or just image quality?
I had read that the image stayed full disc no matter what the magnification. I suppose the barlow changes the f ratio.
In my last post I meant that you can get away without having top $ equipment to get fantastic views, including that a good sturdy tripod will do.
Yes, I think that the SCT will be replaced. But why do you say that f30 is required. I haven't read this anyware for Solarmax filters. Their own scope packages aren't f30.
Still deciding between PST stacked (and later add a refractor + BF10) or refractor + SM40 (later to be stacked). Although with especial thanks to your help, I can now decide this by how much I want to initially spend on starting up (first option is the cheaper start).
WHy did you decide on the Powermate barlow?
Did you get it just for the PST?
Does it perform better than single lense 2X barlow?
Would a single lens 2x barlow also give close-ups? (I am prepared to spend on that particular barlow because your images are what I would like to capture)?
So, good to see all the rain wasn't it? My lawns were "instantly" green.
Thanks Craig
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