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Old 22-11-2012, 01:16 PM
Jethro777 (Jethro)
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Question Autoguider options - Orion Starshoot or QHY5_? Help!

I'm pretty much decided that the autoguider is the next essential.

The question is... WHICH ONE?

I love the idea of being able to use it for imaging, as well as my Borg ED76, especially planetary imaging, and the moon.

I found a QHY5V (is this thing colour or B&W?) for $210 (+ freight), and was then planning on buying a 8x50 finder/guider to attach to it. Is that the way it works? If so, what is the simplest to get? The Orion 8x50?

Another option was the QHY5 or the QHY5L II color (for slightly cheaper), so I would love some recommendations on that.

So, to break it up...

1. Is the QHY5V the best choice for the money, with flexibility?
2. What do I need to buy in addition to the QHY5 to make it WORK with an EQ6 Mount & My Scope?
3. Do you know of an even better price, or is that pretty darn good?
4. Any other wisdom you are happy to pass on

And don't feel bad if you just leave a comment for one of my questions, lol!

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