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Originally Posted by jenchris
I think most DSOs are small/big enough to fit on the chip, so most use prime focus. A x2 Barlow might help if the object is too small. that extra gubbins hanging off the focuser is not the best, plus all that extra glass to transit isn't helpful.
Most need a focal reducer to get in things like M42 and M45. I could do with a 6.3 for my LX90
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Thanks Jennifer, yes, DSO's probably OK. But the moon too big. If one has a Canon or Nikon FULL FRAME DSLR the moon would almost certainly have been ok in the frame. Focal length of my scope is 1500mm so compared to a 35mm standard 50mm camera lens this is simply a 1500 telephoto, or more correclty a Long Focus lens, giving the
equivalent of 30 times magnification which is half of that of my 25mm EP. If I used my 2x Barlow only a small portion would be visible. Yes, you are correct, a reducer would be good, but which is best for a Celestron 6SE?
Might try that, but I do have a longer extension tube which will give a much enlarged image. Also when off (working nights til Fri) I will try some EP projection pics.
All this for beginner is quite exciting.
Eddie