Thanks for all the comments Rob, Paul, Marc, Greg and Allan.
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Originally Posted by gregbradley
One thing I don't understand though - you have a top of the line mount (US$14,500 new + shipping+ GST so new no change out of AUD$20,000 just about) and you made your own Newt which is very dedicated but you are using a DSLR. Nothing wrong with a DSLR at all but you seem to be a guy who wants to get the best results possible.
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Originally Posted by allan gould
Thats some mount you have and as Greg said with a better CCD would generate awesome data and photos.
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I thought someone would ask me this question. Basically, I am gradually working towards my ultimate setup, which is a Paramount, custom built 12.5" Newtonian astrograph and wide large format CCD camera. I have obviously acquired the Paramount, and I built the 200mm more as a prototype / learning experience / ATM achievement. I am in the process of acquiring the components for the 12.5", and in the meantime I am using the 8" / DSLR to "cut my teeth" so to speak - learn the software and gain some knowledge / experience while the 12.5" is being completed, at which time I will be ready to buy a CCD camera (it also spreads out the costs !). I may consider getting a guide camera and attaching my WO 70ED as a guidescope - but it would have to fit in with my plans for the 12.5". Anyway, we'll see how it goes ...