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Old 21-06-2009, 04:21 PM
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Off Axis Guiders?

I will be upgrading my scope soon and I've been looking at alternatives for guiding setups. I am currently using a piggybacked 70mm refractor for guiding with fairly successful results, however I am wondering if using an OAG would yield better results. The problems with what I believe to be differential flexure give me inconsistent results.

http://www.saratogaskies.com/article...oag/index.html

The results from this website seem very good comparing the two guiding techniques and without a doubt the OAG technique is much more consistent.

My plans are to upgrade to a GSO RC and I am considering using an OAG with it. Would it be recommended to use an OAG for guiding? Are there any reasons why I should not?

Thanks.
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