Victorw

Looks C8 is an easier option for me now - kids can directly start looking into it. Thanks again for all the information.

wow, very impressive!

That is a bummer... I was hoping this can image Saturn.... Maybe I should start with a C8 first? I actually ordered a C8 from Amazon when it was on sale a few days ago ( ~$1150). Many people said Rasa is much better, and I do like the fact that Rasa is a F2 - but if it can not image something like saturn maybe I will get start with the C8 first.

Thanks for reminding. It should be from an authorized dealer with 30 days return policy. I will double check.

Not yet - Greentoe says order was planced ( offer accepted) - but they have not charged the card yet. Thanks for this important information. It is indeed a bit suspicious, thus I am asking around here. I bought a couple of time from Greentoe before but usualy buyers need to send individual offers. I was a bit surprised to see $1535 price pop up just in the google search.

Thank you very much for the information! I will check out the camera and mount you mentioned. Will definitely looking into the tilt issue as well. Another naive question: I know Rasa is for deep sky, but can it still produce good images for jupiter-like planets? Maybe not enough focus lengh?

And I am in Arizona so the sky is mostly clear. Thank you very much in advance for your help!

I new to astrophotography but I have been using Nikon for ~20 years with numerous cemaras and leans from 14mm to 600mm. I bought lenses from greentoe before and they seems to be ok. But not sure with something like Rasa 8. I would also need get a mount and a cemera. Would really appreciate it if I can get some advice on these items.

Hello everyone! New to this forum and need some of your advice. I just bought a Rasa 8 from greenteo, ~$1500. First question, has anyone bought astroimaging equipment from them before? https://www.greentoe.com/product/Celestron_Celestron_RASA_8_8-Inch_Rowe-Ackermann_Schmidt_Astrograph_91073?direct_shop=a062R000025IvxaQAC&utm_source=google&utm_medium=x&utm_campaign=20694721608&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r3KtCqywaQJPSKH4zWlKbd7FlZfeogL2ajSUlilaR704dQlzAmdF5MaArb_EALw_wcB