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Started by alvarogaray, 09/26/2007 08:33PM

Posted 09/26/2007 08:33PM Opening Post

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Hi !!
I would like to buy a deep sky imager to use with a 12"LX90GPS telescope that I have, but I don't know if I will be able to use it since I don't have a wedge.
I see in the little tutorial video they have at the MEADE web site, that they use the camera with a telescope without a wedge.
will that work?
thanks,

Alvaro Garay

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Posted 09/26/2007 09:23PM | Edited 09/26/2007 09:23PM #1

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Hi Alvaro,
Absolutely, just keep the exposures shorter, like 30 secs to 60 secs and you should be able to do pretty well. If there is a little rotation, the software can take care of that when you stack the frames.

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Posted 09/26/2007 09:24PM #2

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Alvaro, you'll be able to use it with your scope, no matter if you have a wedge or not...
The only issue is that you'll ONLY be able to take SHORTER exposure shots, like in the 30+/- second range. For longer shots you'll need a wedge.

This "sample" shot was taken in Alt-Az, no wedge, using a 10" LX-200GPS and a combination of 30second shots... 8)

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