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Old 01-09-2009, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert9 View Post
Hi Al, That's the most concise analysis I've yet come across. I also want to break into a bit of astrophotography with my Nexstar 6SE. I understand the limitations of a 6" SCT, but would appreciate any advice on how best I might make use of it - focal reducers, type of camera etc.
I hope I'm not hijacking the post. If so, I'm sorry, but I think my question adequately continues the subject.
Robert
I used to have a nexstar 6se until I became interested in astrophotography. The mount is not up to it unless you want to stick to moon shots. I sold the 6se and invested in an EQ6 and have a good quality APO refractor now. I started with a canon 1000d (since modded)learnt how to polar align and you can take it from there. The 6se OTA I think will fit on an EQ6 but an SCT is a difficult place to start astrophotography compared to a refractor. Good luck.
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