Hi guys,
This forum is a great resource with so many people giving up their time to share experience, so i thought i would try and tap into that expertise
I've just ordered a skywatcher 12" goto dob, and will be using it for astrophotography (eos canon) and general viewing. i havent been skywatching (with a scope) for about 7 years and 2012 looks like a great year to get back amongst it with events such as the venus transit and solar eclipse.
I was wondering what accessories you think are worth getting? I've got old average lenses from my old telescope and that is about it. as for imaging i have downloaded registax 6 but that is about all i know about. I guess I am keen to know about a powersources (for the goto), which lenses are recommended for this scope (planetary and deep space - an even mix for an average budget...), do you need a strut cover? or is ok without one - and if one is recommended which one (SW hasn't made one that i know of - DIY? - another brand), solar filters (big ones seem to be 'off-axis'?) for the transit/eclipse etc etc anything you think is worth getting?
The only things i have lined up thusfar is a powermate 5x and t-ring etc for the canon.
Would appreciate advice on what you think i should have particularly with lenses, or anything else i should keep an eye out for.
Cheers,
Rusty