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Old 08-05-2012, 11:12 AM
benklerk
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No real chance of any DSO photography work with that setup, but solar would be possible, though a refractor is better suited to solar work.
The moon and planets would be doable, but you will get rotation in the images, and the single fork arm at that focal length is pretty unstable.

A C8 on an equatorial mount might be a better starting point if you want a low cost system that can still do capable imaging.
I know that I am limited to about 60 secs. I don't mind doing a few 100 shots and stack them. All I am after is a telescope which it easy to move about. Easy to setup, and take simple photographs. In about a years time, I might look at getting a better mount. I still need to learn about astrophotography and improve. I don't need to spend about $4000 to 6000 yet. Is it better to start of simple then move your way up?

Ben
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