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Anyone using these scopes for CCD?

Started by Joe Bruessow, 01/12/2004 04:03AM
Posted 01/12/2004 04:03AM Opening Post
Hey Guys/ Gals...

Is anybody out there having good luck CCD imaging at f/6.3 or prime with the Nexstar 11, or the 12"/ 14" LX200 GPS scopes. I'm thinking of "downgrading" so I can afford a premium dob and imaging.

I will be permanently mounting the scope in my roll-off shed. I'd like details, like whether I can expect to be able to get through autoguide callibration. Can I get the long (10-15 min.) guided exposures I'd like? What are the specific shortfalls for imaging?

Links and comments would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe