Hello there,
I've been using a StarAdventurerPro mount with a Redcat51 and a sony a6000 (stock sensor) for some time. I managed to get decent shots of the easiest DSOs (orion & running man, flamme, horsehead, pleiades...) but I've felt quite limited in finding, and getting anything from feinter objects. It seems my SA is broken (main RA axis gear not engaged by the motor gears anymore, tried to disassemble & repair but couldn't fix it), so it's time to finally take this hobby a notch higher.
I'm planning to get a HEQ5 pro goto mount, and a ZWO ASI533MC cooled camera.
I need mobility for each session, so to power the setup I'm looking at the OMEGON PowerTank 96k (12v, 26Ah). Seems this deliver stable voltage until capacity runs out. As I understand I need to make sure the battery voltage does not dip below 12v as it depletes, as it would damage the gear. I've red a lot about deep cycle marine batteries, but I don't want to risk frying the gear with a DYI solution...
The OMEGON battery has 2x 12v car lighter sockets, and I'm unsure if the mount and camera are bundled with the right power cable. Do you have any recommendation for good reliable cables?
I'm hesitating about getting a guidescope + zwo mini mono camera right now to ease the pain on my wallet. Do you think it will make a big difference with the 250mm Redcat51? I'm not planning on getting a bigger telescope right now... so I'm thinking I'll invest in autoguiding when I do. What do you think?
Thanks a lot for your insights!