My main interest is using my Tamron 300mm f/2.8 LD IF lens for astrophoto and birding. I have just got hold of a Celestron Nexstar 114GT telescope with a nice guidance system. I don't intend to use the scope itself but only the GOTO system because it offers a lot oc nice features. Since I will be using a Pentax *Ist DS camera coupled to the Tamron lens piggyback on the Celestron, I wonder if it will work properly or the weight of the combination of camera and lens (6 pounds) is too much for the GOTO which doesn't look too solid to me.
What I would like to find is a camera guidance system that would offer most of the features of the Celestron GOTO system. What I need is auto-guidance with sidereal, lunar and solar rate, variable slew rate, auto alignment and the possibility of using it as a straight electrical tripod for birding. Does such a beast exist and where could I find one? I would feel more at ease with a stonger built system. Thanks for any opinion and info. Take care.
Mike.
What I would like to find is a camera guidance system that would offer most of the features of the Celestron GOTO system. What I need is auto-guidance with sidereal, lunar and solar rate, variable slew rate, auto alignment and the possibility of using it as a straight electrical tripod for birding. Does such a beast exist and where could I find one? I would feel more at ease with a stonger built system. Thanks for any opinion and info. Take care.
Mike.
