Beginning Astrophotography?

Started by Richard Beasley, 08/20/2006 10:21PM

Posted 08/20/2006 10:21PM Opening Post

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Hopefully this is the right forum.

I have a hankering to try some astrophotography on the cheap. I have a G11 Gemini, and a 6" F8 APO refractor. For this combo will the Orion Starshoot, or the Meade DSI be a good choice?

Thanks in advance,
Richard

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Posted 08/20/2006 11:22PM #1

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Yes, it will work. You'll be limited to a small field of view and with no autoguider your exposures will be short. Your number of targets will keep you busy for about a week.

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Posted 08/21/2006 02:21AM #2

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Hi Richard; I to am just starting out but can't find anyone that has an Orion srat shoot in stock do you knoe of anyone?

Bob

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Some kind of 127mm APO

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