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Or this one more accurately…..

And this one for UWA facility…..

How about this one considering price range?

Thanks a lot for ur valuable suggestions.

Hi, 
I have a Sky-Watcher Star Discovery 150p WiFi. I wanna buy a cheaper cam for practicing the imaging thing. 
I need two help:
a) A decent eyepiece as the supplied are not those of good quality :
My choices aer either any of the bottom (15mm)-------
001.
https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-ultrawide-eyepieces-125.html?fbclid=IwAR1KgpV_XdqSgoJRYPxPloPkqUBKnqQYQxiF67WQhYNvi7Vr3hHcHMN3koo
002.
https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/rvo-68-wa-eyepieces-125.html?fbclid=IwAR36xCyAnJYWMH4jwMpirdvwpu2dz0c2V5p0xYnVYtTxKIb5raJpxq7bsIo

b) A decent cam with less price :
My choice------------
https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/bresser-wifi-camera.html?fbclid=IwAR2_o_ocwa3Z6oU_tEttScjoOb-P0q12SSxJUr6IOPjVm90n8wJu100iTKc

My telescope details are:
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x30 & x75
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
Parabolic Primary Mirror
Red Dot Finder
1.25” Rack & Pinion Focuser
Star Discovery AZ Go-To Alt-Azimuth Go-To Mount

PLEASE HELP ME WITH YOUR VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS AND ALSO CORRECT ME IF MY SELECTIONS ARE WRONG. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

Hi,
I am trying to buy a camera for SkyWatcher Star Discovery P150i WiFi Computerised Telescope. I am not even a novice in astrophotography. Can anyone suggest what should I buy (within 100 UK pound). It is mentionable that I have a Canon 1100D dslr. Thanks in advance...

1 hour ago, Cosmic Geoff said:

Well, a C6 SE will easily break down into three sections: telescope , mount and tripod.  But note that I can pick up a complete C8 SE assembly and carry it outside through a doorway. (or I used to be able to before my right arm started giving me problems). The C6 tube will be lighter than the equivalent aperture Newtonian.

As for astrophotography, please note that the C6 SE will be useless for deep-space astrophotography and a pain to use for planetary imaging. The mount is only intended for visual use (and to be portable).  If you are serious about astrophotography you should just buy something else, either in addition to the C6 and SE mount, or instead of.

Many thanks for ur suggestion..actually i am not into that much in Astrophotography.THat needs higher arrangements. But I like to know ur  suggestion on "Sky-Watcher Star Discovery 150i WiFi"

Hi,
Not actually lighter may be but these can be disassembled into more parts. I guess....

Hi,
This is Azimul.

I had a Skywatcher Skyliner 150P reflector. (now sold for heavy weighting problem to move)
Available kit to use with the newer one:
BST Starguider 5mm,
Revelation 30mm eyepiece 2",
Ostara quality 2x barlow,
2" adapter.
Canon 100d DSLR
Extension tube for eyepiece/camera focusing

Now, I have planned to buy a new one, something in budget of ~£400.  I can search for a used one if highly priced. I need:
01. To observe planets
02. To observe nebulae
03. Little bit astrophgotography (optional)

Any help or suggestions will be highly appreciated.

15 hours ago, johninderby said:

On the Skywatcher USA site they give the 200p OTA weight with accessories as about 9kg and the base about 11kg.

I was confused between lb and kg

11 hours ago, Louis D said:

Did someone put a cast iron weight somewhere in your Dob?  According to Sky-Watcher, it should weigh 18kg, not 27kg.  I'll admit, that's still quite a bit to lug up several flights of stairs.  You could break it down into two trips, one of 7kg for the OTA and one of 11kg for the base.  Even if you switch to a non-Dob solution at 150mm, you'll probably want to make several trips.  One for the OTA, one for the tripod, one for the mount head, and in the case of an EQ mount, one for the counterweights.

Yes u are right... i was confused between lb and kg..

15 hours ago, Cosmic Geoff said:

 It is also quite light and easy to carry,   - a quote from a customer review of the 150mm Skyliner Dobsonian.

You need to confirm the actual weight of your scope + base.  Are you perhaps confusing the Kg and lbs weight figures? The weight should equate to about 27 -29 lbs.  If it is 16kg and that is too heavy to carry, then we can try to suggest something lighter.

Actually I can believe that 16 Kg is likely to be too heavy to carry in one lump up several flights of stairs.   Perhaps the solution is to carry it in two sections - tube and base?

The C6 SE at around 13.5Kg total is one of the lightest outfits you will find without going below 6" aperture.

U might be right... i might confused myself between lb and kg.. I also found c6 se is a convenient one. 

15 hours ago, John said:

I'm surprised how heavy your 150mm dobsonian is. The quoted weight for the tube is around 6kg. Do the base and accessories really weigh 20+ kg ?

The weight you are quoting seems more like the 250mm Skywatcher dobsonian

 

I mentioned the weight for the whole set up....   U r right it is around 15kg with base and tube.

Ohh..yes I checked...  ..got a good offer but can't take... okay i will search again. BTW my dobsonian together weight almost 25-27 kg....

7 hours ago, Cosmic Geoff said:

What mount are you currently using? You don't say but 27kg kit weight seems a lot.

If you want GoTo, this is just possible for £400 if you choose one of the smaller & more portable outfits.

Also consider a Celestron C6 SE (used). This is a 6" SCT with GoTo and the tube is a lot smaller and lighter than the equivalent Newtonian.  If you are normally fit, you will be able to pick up the whole thing including mount and tripod, and carry it through a doorway.  It also comes apart fairly easily into 2 or 3 sub-assemblies. You can do planetary astrophotography with this (though the mount is not ideal).

Also consider a 6" Dobsonian (cheap and low-tech and not excessively heavy). This could be carried in 2 parts - tube and mount. 

Observing nebulae (galaxies) from an urban site will not work well.  If you have a lot of light pollution it is best to concentrate on small bright objects (e.g. planets, double stars etc)

Be aware that serious astrophotography requires heavy and expensive kit and lots of cables and accessories - not the kind of thing you will enjoy taking upstairs and assembling on a rooftop. 

I found an used 8" Celestron Advanced VX8 SCT Telescope for less than 400 pound. Should I try for that?

Thanks a lot. I appreciated ur suggestion. BTW I am currently useing 6" Dobsonian, Skywatcher.

Thanks a lot.. ur suggestion noted.

Hi,
This is Azimul.

I have a Skywatcher Skyliner 150P reflector f.length 1200mm.
With kit:
10mm+25mm Plossl eyepieces,
BST Starguider 5mm,
Revelation 30mm eyepiece 2",
Ostara quality 2x barlow,
2" adapter.
Canon 100d DSLR
Seben digital camera adapter
Extension tube for eyepiece/camera focusing

Now, the problem is this telescope weighed more than 27lb :). I've to take it from 5th floor to eighth floor roof which is very difficult.
So, I have planned to sell this and buy a new one.  (and it is must i have to do).
Can anybody recommend me something in budget of £ 390~400.  I can search for a used one if highly priced. I need:
01. To observe planets
02. To observe nebulae
03. Little bit astrophgotography (optional)
04. Scared of setting up Equatorial mount
05. Computerized telescope can work?
06. Should I move into refractor one?
 Any help or suggestions will be highly appreciated.