I'd recommend:
- C14 or Meade 14" LX200 on a big strong pier (obviously) and whatever EQ head that supports those scopes (Losmandy G11?)
- Fast computer with lots of disk (striker will be able to help here)
- If you want the
best lunar/planetary camera, you're looking at around $2k. If you want something cheap, then there's the ToUcam ($145).
- If you want the
best DSO camera, then get the Sbig 11k (over $15k i think). If you want something cheaper, get a DSLR ($1500) or even cheaper, a DSI Pro ($800).
Don't forget, it's not just the equipment, but it's the skills and knowledge to drive them, and process them. That'll be quite a learning curve for your astro-headed locals I imagine.
Sounds great though Ken, will it be finished in time for the Star Camp?
