That'd be an awesome setup and you'll be able to do some amazing images.
So far I am really happy with the PMX and the CDK design is very very good. The 12.5 is particularly good. It would be handy having an STX as if you decide to get the CDK reducer you'll be able to self guide and won't need a guide scope as the reducer has very limited backfocus.
That'd be an awesome setup and you'll be able to do some amazing images.
So far I am really happy with the PMX and the CDK design is very very good. The 12.5 is particularly good. It would be handy having an STX as if you decide to get the CDK reducer you'll be able to self guide and won't need a guide scope as the reducer has very limited backfocus.
Greg.
That was one of the reasons for choosing the STX, the self guiding ability. Not just because it's red.
Oh and it is MAC compatible. It should be able to run in Sky X seamlessly once the camera add on is completed.
I am a little concerned with the reducer if there is going to be enough back focus with the filter wheel in the image train, I will have to research this a little further.
That sounds like an interesting chip and has a lot of potential.
Greg.
Greg
It's the Sony chip, 10 mp and an OSC camera with 6.05 u pixels
Wanted an OSC that I could take off to Astrofest and just have fun without a lot of hassle. Loved the QHY8 camera so much I moved up to the QHY10 to use with my 5" refractor
Looking for ideas, Greg? I picked up an Astrotrac Travel System (2nd hand bargain) and I'm still on the hunt for either a stylish ED80 or similar. I like the look of the WO GT81, the red Explore Scientific, or the carbon fibre variants, etc.
I wanted to sell off the FLT132/EQ6 after one last hurrah with the eclipse, but the weather's not obliging!
Just received an ATIK 320E for our anniversary this week...
Well, I have a "list" of piggyback bracket (for the 80mm), focal reducer, aluminium dewshield, Bahtinov mask, etc...
What I am really dropping hints about is a 14" or 16" flex tube dob. My wife has already said "if" I get one it won't have tracking since the kids needs to learn to use a map! If I do get it, it will be a huge reversal of fortunes - nothing for 15 yrs then a camera and scope in a month.
I picked up an Astrotrac Travel System (2nd hand bargain) and I'm still on the hunt for either a stylish ED80 or similar. I like the look of the WO GT81, the red Explore Scientific, or the carbon fibre variants, etc. 
Not this year. Just can't afford to buy me a chrissie pressie this year 
