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Old 29-03-2023, 08:49 PM
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Need a comma corrector for a imx294?

I would like to use a Bintel 200mm f5 Newtonian for imaging.
Would I need a coma correct for a 4/3 sized imx294 sensor?
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Old 29-03-2023, 09:23 PM
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Oh yes. The coma free region is very small, relative to the size of the sensor.
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Old 29-03-2023, 11:12 PM
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I use 6”, 8” and 10” newts ( f5 and f6 ) for imaging ( Bintel which is in fact GSO brand)
Yes you will need a coma corrector
If the budget can stretch a bit , thoroughly recommend the TS Optics GPU coma corrector available from Sidereal Trading in Melbourne. I used a Baader Mk3 coma corrector for many years and could never eliminate coma totally plus it’s a little flimsy thing which has a very narrow ring to butt up into your focuser , I also had tilt issues with this thing.
The TS Optics GPU is a quality optical accessory and does the job perfectly at f4 up to f6. The only thing to be aware of is it may introduce some Vignetting into your image train but is easily rectified with calibration frames ( flats )
Extremely happy with the TS Optics GPU CC ( recommended by Diego from Sidereal, very experienced Newtonian imager and telescope builder )

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Old 30-03-2023, 06:22 PM
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Thank you for your answers. I will start looking for coma correctors. had a chance to get a discounted TV parracorr but I still couldnt afford it.
I will wait for something decent to turn up at a price I can afford
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