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Originally Posted by chrisc
Thanks for that... it has helped quite a bit, as my next worry was that I would have the same problem on my new scope (which will likely be a short fast Skywatcher 200mm newtonian with a standard 2/1.25" Crayford focuser).
Cheers,
Chris
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Hi Chris,
If you are going to buy SW again then that would be fine but in all reality it maybe better to purchace a scope that is design to install a camera inside.
Modification to a scope is also an idea as long as the mirror design is suitable. A simple change of focuser on you current scope but warranty would be the only concern.
I think when I purchaced my 12" DOB I was extremely lucky that the designs to alter are there but I still have minor problem of only a small amount of focus travel left under 5mm, Although being a collpsable DOB I can lower the extension a fraction if it a real problem.
Focuser replacement is my next approach, and will be the first modifacation to the scope too.