Lens on a DSI

[Octane (Humayun)]

Hi all,

I was wondering, if anyone knows of any contraptions that make it possible to connect a camera lens, a Canon EF-type, specifically, to a Meade DSI, to use for very basic autoguiding? Perhaps with a barlow between the lens and DSI?

Thanks for any information.

Regards,
Humayun

[gbeal]

Humayun,
Steven Mogg is the local guy who will have what you want. I am not sure about the barlow and lens idea, too hard. If you really must, then use a Canon (or similar) converter. With your impressive arsenal of EF lenses though I am sure you will find something that works. I have been using a converted 8x50 finder, just the objective no eyepiece, so it is a great system to try.
Gary

[RB (Andrew)]

Agree with Gary, try Steven Mogg for a suitable adapter H !

http://webcaddy.com.au/astro/adapter.htm

Didn't you already have a guidescope last time we met or am I mistaken?

[Octane (Humayun)]

Originally Posted by gbeal

Humayun,
Steven Mogg is the local guy who will have what you want. I am not sure about the barlow and lens idea, too hard. If you really must, then use a Canon (or similar) converter. With your impressive arsenal of EF lenses though I am sure you will find something that works. I have been using a converted 8x50 finder, just the objective no eyepiece, so it is a great system to try.
Gary

Gary,

Thanks, heaps! That was the name I was trying to think of -- I had recommended him to other people in the past, and forgot about him myself, lol!

Thanks for the finderscope idea!

Originally Posted by RB

Agree with Gary, try Steven Mogg for a suitable adapter H !

http://webcaddy.com.au/astro/adapter.htm

Didn't you already have a guidescope last time we met or am I mistaken?

Andrew,

Thanks, mate.

Last time we met, I still had the LX90. I sold that a while ago, now, so, just have the ED80. I was thinking of sticking with just what I have at the moment, as all my pennies will go towards a 5D Mark II. Trying to do things on the cheap, and, I'm happy to do wider field images. The only object I got to shoot through the ED80 was the Pleiades.

I've got an itch to get back into this hobby.

Thanks, guys!

Regards,
Humayun

[RB (Andrew)]

I remember you selling the LX90, just wasn't sure now what you had to image with.
So now you'll use the G11 and ED80 with a guiding lens and DSI, right?

Mate I've just started guiding too with an Orion Short Tube 80 and PHD and I love it, I was doing 10 min subs on M31 until the weather put an end to the session.

If you do decide on another guidescope, I highly recommend the Orion Short Tube 80's.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Originally Posted by RB

I remember you selling the LX90, just wasn't sure now what you had to image with.
So now you'll use the G11 and ED80 with a guiding lens and DSI, right?

Mate I've just started guiding too with an Orion Short Tube 80 and PHD and I love it, I was doing 10 min subs on M31 until the weather put an end to the session.

If you do decide on another guidescope, I highly recommend the Orion Short Tube 80's.

Right now, all I have is the ED80 and lenses.

I'm looking up the Orion Short Tube 80, right now.

Thanks.

Regards,
Humayun

P.S. I tried sending you an email, but, it bounced. Will send you a private message.

[RB (Andrew)]

Here's the Bintel links:

$299 complete: https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=5404
&
$219 OTA only: https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=7877

I've also had to get a 1.25" extension tube to bring the guide camera into focus.

(Yep I've changed ISP's so I'll PM you my email).

[g__day (Matthew)]

Well that $299 link is now $369... But I looked at the Televue 127mm OTA - price moved from $8.2K to $13K plus - ouch 60% price move on a 25% currency move = hurt!