Which telescope?

[raymo]

All three of my SW newts reach prime focus easily when the correct adaptor is used.
raymo

[Misplaced (Craig)]

Originally Posted by raymo

All three of my SW newts reach prime focus easily when the correct adaptor is used.
raymo

Right decision is made the it's the Skywatcher on the HEQ5Pro with Goto.

Now then as I have a Nikon D5000 DSLR I know I need a T-Ring for the NIKON but what else do I require?

[raymo]

A remote cable or wireless shutter release is essential, in order to stop vibration when operating the shutter. An intervalometer is better, as it will take multiple exposures for you. If your Nikon will take a cable version, you can get an intervalometer on ebay for about $15. If your
Nikon has a Live View function, you can focus with it. If it doesn't, you can focus with a Bahtinov mask. [ about $39 ], or make one yourself.
That will get you started; other things can follow in due course.
Download Stellarium, if you don't already have it. It's a free
planetarium program; very good.
raymo

[Misplaced (Craig)]

Originally Posted by raymo

A remote cable or wireless shutter release is essential, in order to stop vibration when operating the shutter. An intervalometer is better, as it will take multiple exposures for you. If your Nikon will take a cable version, you can get an intervalometer on ebay for about $15. If your
Nikon has a Live View function, you can focus with it. If it doesn't, you can focus with a Bahtinov mask. [ about $39 ], or make one yourself.
That will get you started; other things can follow in due course.
Download Stellarium, if you don't already have it. It's a free
planetarium program; very good.
raymo

Thanks Raymo!

Just one thing am I right in thinking I need a T-adaptor as well as the T-ring? My camera does have Live View and I shall now investigate if it will take an intervalometer.

I really appreciate all your help and advice Raymond....thank you!

Mis

[pluto (Hugh)]

Originally Posted by Misplaced

...and I shall now investigate if it will take an intervalometer.

Some Nikon DSLRs have an intervalometer built in, you might be lucky

[Steffen]

Originally Posted by Misplaced

My camera does have Live View and I shall now investigate if it will take an intervalometer.

No need, your camera has a built-in intervalometer

Cheers
Steffen.

[Misplaced (Craig)]

Originally Posted by Steffen

No need, your camera has a built-in intervalometer

Cheers
Steffen.

So I just need the remote wire/wireless shutter then?

[Steffen]

The intervalometer lets you specify a start time, so you can just kick it off and walk away. Remote shutter releases are for when you want to take a shot right then without introducing vibrations at you hit the shutter button.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Misplaced (Craig)]

Thanks Steffens.....I may get one anyway as they aren't too expensive��

Stellarium now downloaded to iPad and MacBook.....just to order scope, mount, T-ring, T-ring adaptor, wired shutter remote......is there anything else?

[raymo]

I don't know anything about late model Nikons, but I only need a T-ring
for my Canon. The T-ring screws directly onto the focuser after you remove the barrel that accepts the 1.25" eyepieces.
raymo

[Misplaced (Craig)]

Originally Posted by raymo

I don't know anything about late model Nikons, but I only need a T-ring
for my Canon. The T-ring screws directly onto the focuser after you remove the barrel that accepts the 1.25" eyepieces.
raymo

Can anyone with a Nikon DSLR D5000 advise, please?

I am waiting for Andrews to get back to me as I have also posed the question to them

Thanks

Mis