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Posts Made By: Rick Hageman

November 12, 2008 10:13 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Astrophotography Exposure Length with CG-5?

Posted By Rick Hageman

Hi,

What length of exposures at 400-500mm have been acheived with a CG-5 mount? Both guided & unguided. I have a Celestron Onyx 80 EDF and a Canon 40D.

Any advice on another mount in this price range (used)? I have about $500 to spend on the mount/tripod.

Also, any links to good "hop up" or "massaging" to improve the mount. I've already checked out most of the verbage on astronomyboy.com.

Thanks for any help,

Rick