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Old 02-05-2013, 05:54 PM
aarong (Aaron)
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new member with autoguider and planetary cam questions

Hi all,

I'm new to the group, in fact this is my first post in a forum, so sorry if I do something wrong.

I have been learning about AP and enjoying the ride. Some e.g.' s are here:

http://www.potd.com.au/gallery/thumb...php?album=9862

I have been working hard on polar aligning and balancing my scope, but now am interested in if I should learn about autoguiding? I'm interested in people's opinions in what would be a good autoguider and guide scope and if I can get an autoguider that would make a good planetary camera?

I have been looking at this guidescope at Bintel http://www.bintel.com.au/Astrophotog...oductview.aspx
Is this ok?

My equipment is:
Meade LX90 8", on a wedge
Canon 1D mk3 DSLR (I'm a keen photographer)
BackyardEOS 5x planetary mode and eyepiece projection are currently used for my first Jupiter pic.

Thanks,
aarong
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