skywatcher58gb

This will work brilliantly for focusing with a DSLR.

Dave

Personally I would use the TAK 102S for imaging and the C9.25 for visual. The Tak I believe is f7.5 which is a good mid range focal length for imaging and if you purchased a focal reducer say 0.8 would then give an f6, this is good for a wide range of nebula and galaxies. The C9.25 is f10 which is very limiting for imaging due to narrow fov, also guiding/tracking an f10 is more problematic than for f7.5 / f6. You will eventually need a guide scope and camera for imaging longer subs,

Dave

Hi Marty, totally agree with the comments, Once you have your mount sorted keep a look out for a second hand Phillips Spc900 webcam with1.25" nose piece. Then download Registax which is free capture and stacking program, this should get you started on planetary imaging. Also available free is GIMP software for doing a bit of post processing.

Good luck

Dave

Hi, I have seen a 0.965" to 1.25" adaptor on Amazon for £7.99, however if you want to go the1.25" eyepiece route the best way would be to buy a 0.965" to 1.25" diagonal. Nippon Scope and Optics have them for £13.99, but I'm sure I've seen them on another web site for about £10.

Good Luck on your purchase.

Dave

I had a white 60mm back in the 60's and saw Saturns rings and M42, this is what really started me off in astronomy. I don't know what happened to that scope, but I was recently given a red tasco 60mm and put it on an old EQ1 mount and bought an eyepiece adaptor to use 1.25" eyepieces. It looks the part now but only in a nostalgic way as the views are pretty poor, even the moon. I think my eyes where better in those days.

Dave

He has been an ever present to most on the lounge for all of their lives. RIP SPM