Wanted - Cheap Refractor

KISA (Markus) · #1 24-02-2008, 10:41 AM

Hi,

I'm after a cheap refractor to use with a web cam (and probably an eye piece for additional magnification) for auto tracking on my 8" F6 Newtonian. Image quality is not that important, but good magnification is preferred (no specific figures in mind).

Thanks,

Markus

1crem1 · #2 13-03-2008, 12:32 PM

Hi
I have a skylux 70mm refractor lying around. As new condition, ok as a telescope but the mount is a surprise: it's quite good. Check it out
http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1312

$150.00 + Postage
all in original packaging.

Andrew

iceman (Mike) · #3 13-03-2008, 12:34 PM

Marcus, I'm just using a cheap 80mm achro refractor as my guidescope.

It's a 400mm f/5, so magnification isn't really that important. As long as your webcam is sensitive enough to pick up the reasonable bright stars.

KISA (Markus) · #4 15-03-2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the offer Andrew, from reading the spiel on Cloudy Nights it's certainly good value, especially with the mount. Unfortunately the mount would be wasted on me as I'll be piggy backing the scope onto my Newtonian so I wouldn't get to use it

Also thanks Mike for the suggestion, I'll be sure to check it out.

Regards,

Markus