Hi Everyone,
I may soon be purchasing an EQ5 mount with dual motors. I'm looking at doing basic widefield imaging. Mostly unguided or manually guided.
For my imaging scope I am trying to decide between the SW ED80 ($599) or the Meade LXD 6 inch Newtonian ($399).
I'm leaning towards the Meade as it is f5 and also cheaper.
Whatever I buy will also be my little grab and go scope.
I have seen great pics from people using the ED80 and heard good things about the Meade (but no pics). I like the idea of imaging at f5 (and viewing) as I won't need to expose for as long.
There are other money considerations (which I know little about): I'm thinking the ED80 would do best with a focal reducer and the newt would be best with a coma corrector ($$$), would that be correct?
I'm guessing both would track with similar accuracy?
What do all you "wise imagers" think?
Cheers,
Dave.