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Originally Posted by davewaldo
Good news Chris, you're going to love it!
Gregbradley makes good suggestions above re. accessories.
One thing you are going to have to play around with is getting the camera to focus. See this thread: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=33290
Basically the skywatcher newts have a funny focuser which is great for visuals but the 2" adapter they use is far too long to allow cameras to come to focus. Therefore owners of the scope usually end up cutting down the adapter (see the link) or buying a new focuser. Don't do any of this though until you have an MPCC and know where the focus point is as the MPCC changes the focus point.
The other option is to fit extra long collimation bolts to lift the primary mirror higher up the tube (this is what I did).
Hope this all makes sense. 
Dave. |
Thanks Dave,
I will keep all this in mind when (OR IF) the clouds clear and I can go out and use it for some visual work. I really need to slow down and get used to driving the mount first and enjoy the experience before I try taking photos in the DARK.
Fingers crossed, I will get the gremlins out and first light may not be far away.
Cheers
Chris