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Old 25-07-2007, 01:14 AM
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NexStar 80 GTL

Can i get an opinion on this scope please for astrophotography
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Old 27-07-2007, 02:48 PM
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Will this scope work ok in Australia, i know it has a limited data base but might be ok for the kids, they might leave me alone to play with my Dob
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Old 27-07-2007, 02:58 PM
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Where are you getting it from and how much is it?
What are the features of it you like?
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Old 27-07-2007, 03:27 PM
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About $200 second hand
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Old 27-07-2007, 04:01 PM
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It's a little fella? Common sense would tell me you won't hang much of a camera off it but aparently it is designed for it.

http://www.celestron.com/support/faq_80gtl.htm

Q: Can I use my telescope for photography?
A: Yes. Your telescope has a built in camera adapter. Simply remove the erect image diagonal and you will see 42mm external threads at the rear of the telescope. Those are called T-threads. Now all you need is a T-ring to attach your SLR camera. Since each brand of camera has its own specific thread size, you need to get the proper T-ring adapter. Thus Canon has its T-rings (two of them); Nikon has its own T-rings; Minolta has their own specific rings, and so on.
For more on this topic refer to the accessories section of the Celestron Web Site on choosing the appropriate T-ring for your SLR camera.
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Old 27-07-2007, 07:31 PM
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Decided against it, was a nice scope but the price was a bit high.

Can get a new one for a few dollars more.
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