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Originally Posted by Screwdriverone
Hi Yun Dog,
I recently bought an 8" (200mm) Black Diamond reflector on an HEQ5 (this is Skywatcher by the way) from Andrews Comms for $1349. Check out my post for a pic of the beast. Here is an example of what a DSLR can do through it too. (my second ever Astro Pic)
Slightly more than your budget, BUT, VERY easy to use and set up, the scope is big enough to get details on planets and also has mounting capability for DSLR's for pictures etc You can use a webcam and get decent planetary shots too.
Well worth the money and this is my THIRD scope, but the best in my opinion. (even considering my $1500 12 inch dobsonian).
Can't go wrong with this baby, its almost good enough for me to contemplate selling the big dob as its now gathering dust.
See what you think
Cheers
Chris |
Chris,
That is a quality looking scope - that pic was fantastic - even viewing something like that would be a dream let alone getting a pic. Did you use stacking and digital processing?, did that shot require star tracking? Do you have the SLR attached directly or was that through the eye piece? Sorry for all the questions.
Its a little more than I had budgeted but hopefully this will last me a long time.
Thanks for that reply it has rekindled my interest. I was starting to think I was out of my depth.