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Old 06-09-2007, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dugnsuz View Post
- could I do short exposure (2-3 minutes), or longer exposure)astrophotography with a DSLR on the end? DOUBT THAT YOU COULD AS IT'S ALT/AZ. FOR 2-3 MINS YOU'RE GOING TO NEED AN EQUATORIAL MOUNT.

- The system is labeled as Auto-tracking (Alt-azimuth), any ideas on how well it tracks? NO IDEA! BUT CERTAINLY NO GOOD FOR SHORT EXPOSURE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

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Why wouldn't this mount be any good for astrophotography?

I'm about to buy a used Nexstar GT mount for a Coronado PST. I'll be imaging with a DMK ccd camera.
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