Need Advice for DSLR prime focus with AstroMaster 130EQ

[pnugroho (Purwanto)]

Hi All,

I'm planning to get AstroMaster 130EQ (including the ring/adapter) for astrophotography using my dslr (Nikon D300).
Curently i've been able to shoot and process milky way (wide field) with standard dslr camera lens.
Could anyone share any experience on using this telescope with prime focus?
Anything need to be adjusted (focuser, primary mirror, etc.)?
Any other things should be put into consideration?

Many thanks in advance

regards,
purwanto

[prova]

Hi, to put it nicely I had one and they very poor quality, go with a GSO

[pnugroho (Purwanto)]

apparently, it's not that bad...
with the motorized CG-3 mount, i've taken several DSO shot and quite happy with it.
To be able to shot with prime focus, the OTA need to be adjusted a bit, though.
shot was taken with D300 & D70(without hotmirror).
For image stacking/aligning/processing i use DSS, PixInsigthLE, and Photoshop.

here they are...
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/phot...82687_5847.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/phot...52550_5611.jpg

http://photos-699.ll.facebook.com/ph...873863_922.jpg

regards,