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Originally Posted by Max Vondel
1-I use a WO 0.8 flatner with my WO M90. But only because it is designed for that telescope. Other flatners maybe OK but trial and error could be expensive. Try without and see if you need one.
2-LPR filters come in many flavours as you mentioned. It begs the question what kind of imaging you are doing? If visual you won't see much with only 80mm and an UHC. UHC is only for larger diameters visually. If CCD then is it mono or colour?
3-The orion st 80mm is good for all sorts of guiding.
As you have an EQ6Pro you can easily carry the weight. I think that Losmandy and WO offer a side saddle mounting option that might just be the ticket...............ENJOY YOUR IMAGING...........
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Thanks for the reply.
1. I double checked a few posts and the WO seems the one of choice and not too expensive. As you say, try without first as I think I could get one reasonably quickly.
2. Imaging will be with a DSLR (Nikon D80 initially, maybe a canon 450D or 40D/50D later). Maybe the CLS then? This choice is where experience within the forum is welcome.
I will also use the telescope for visual stuff.
3. ah yes, side-by-side or on top. I like the look of mounting the guidescope to the side rather than on top. it seems neater somehow. Thanks for the tip on the options.
cheers,
DJDD