Help with purchasing astrophotography equipmentPosted By Anthony Valvo |
Andy:
I would say that your best start is a good mount. The G-11 will suffice for many an OTA. I'd say keep the 10" Meade, put it on the G-11 and start with some basic piggy back work. Later step-up to prime-focus thru the scope, which is going to be more demanding on guiding operations. Once you know you really like astrophoto. - it can be pretty demanding. Then it may be time to step-up to a different OTA. However, to answer your question the G-11 will hold a C11 just fine.
I think the Parks stuff is quality, but better suit to permanant installation and expensive.
Hope that helps.
Anthony
I would say that your best start is a good mount. The G-11 will suffice for many an OTA. I'd say keep the 10" Meade, put it on the G-11 and start with some basic piggy back work. Later step-up to prime-focus thru the scope, which is going to be more demanding on guiding operations. Once you know you really like astrophoto. - it can be pretty demanding. Then it may be time to step-up to a different OTA. However, to answer your question the G-11 will hold a C11 just fine.
I think the Parks stuff is quality, but better suit to permanant installation and expensive.
Hope that helps.
Anthony
