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Old 19-03-2008, 03:09 PM
Rainsey
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Originally Posted by iceman View Post
I'd definitely get the ED80 and 40D/450D. The only downfall of the ED80 is that you'll want more focal length for "in your face" images of galaxies like NGC5128 or 4945 or M83 etc.
With regards to the focal length issue, what is the concensus of using something like a 1.5 or 2 X converter between the camera and the T mount as one would do with a normal camera lens or have I lost the plot? This way you could use the ED80 and if getting closer was a requirement, the converter would pump up the magnification. Albeit reducing the amount of light comming in but could this not be catered for by longer exposure?

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Graham
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