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Old 24-06-2008, 11:51 PM
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g__day (Matthew)
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David,

I believe focal reducers always attach first, then your focuser, then a Canon DSLR specific adapter then your camera.

The Canon EOS adapter should be available from many good telescope shops.

A C9.25 (did you go for the carbon fibre - mine almost never has to be refocused as temperature changes to maintain focus) has a tremendous focal range - so I would adjust the WO focuser so its almost all the way in - focus the C9.25 till say the moon is sharp in your 40D then fine tune with the WO focuser.

Consider a power adapter for your 40D if you have a mains power source near by and a ShoeString astronomy USB -> Canon bulb cable attachment to take shots over 30 seconds from your camera (controlled by say DSLR Shutter (www.stark-labs.com - free software).

Final a focus lock or a FeatherTouch 10:1 Micro focuser is a great addition to minimise mirror shift or flop in the SCT and I reckon you need something alot better than a standard CG5 dovetail to carry that scope reliably - I went with Losmandy D bars.

Eventually add a GSO 8*50mm finder scope (under $100 at Andrews Comms) and maybe Bob's Knobs to aid collimation (and try the 30 day evaluation of CCDWare's CCD inspector to really improve your optics alignment.

Good luck - where did you purchase from out of interest?
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