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Old 08-09-2012, 09:08 PM
TanjaC (Tanja)
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Advice on appropriate guidescope/cam - C11

Hello!

I'm looking into getting a guide scope setup for my C11 (CGEM DX) but I've read a lot of mixed reviews of various cameras / autoguiders.

Reviews on the NexGuide from Celestron aren't great, I also use my Mac to capture lightframes so being 'portable' and not having to use my notebook in the field isn't a problem. I'll probably use PHD (currently using Nebulosity)
- Although, the 80mm guidescope setup that comes with this package is probably suitable - with another camera.

I was told about the Orion Awesome Autoguide Package. http://www.telescopehouse.com/acatalog/info_24770.html
I've also read the Starshoot is a great guide camera.

Or there is the LVI autoguider? http://www.lvi-cameras.com/cameras.asp
If you have a C11 or similar, I'd love to hear what works for you (or what doesn't)

oh - and I assume a f/5 (80mm) is fine for guiding a f/10 (280mm) 2800mm focal length?

Advice (and any advice mounting it/working it) appreciated.

THANKS!
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