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I'm not in favor of adding a camera support as it can be a source of induced tilt in this tilt-sensitive setup. Unless you manage to place and hold the sensor preciesly square to the optical train, you'll face tilt issues. In my view, the best solution is to place the support somewhere between the lens and the camera.

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I use the M48 lens adapter so I believe I'll have enough space for the tilt adjuster. I point at that one, even though there are cheaper, because the adjusting screws are on its side instead of the front.

I'm thinking of buying a tilter adjuster like this to tackle both spacing and tilt.

I just used it once with the 600D and the focus point was at the very end of the L. Then changed to the M48 adapter + EFW + 294MM and had to remove the stopping screw to reach focus.

In my case, the focus point is beyond the L mark. Moreover, I had to remove the locking screw to let the autofocus routine work. This Nico Carver's vido explains how to.

Nice image. I like the "heat" given by its reddish colour.

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It doesn't matter. As long as its RA axis points to the NCP, the mount will be able to track objects regardless where the telescope is pointing at.

Hi and welcome to SGL. According to my experience, it's difficult to find a SW mount to have the polar scope perfectly squared. You can try to adjust it, but I don't recommend it. I prefer to compensate that inclination with a few steps (less than 1 minute of your time). I proceed as follows: place Polaris in the center of the reticle, then move one axis (AZ is normally easier) till the star is out of the circles and then rotate the RA axis to place the horizontal line over Polaris (vertical line if you chose ALT instead of AZ). After these steps you should have your reticle squared regardless the position of the RA shaft, and that 5deg inclination you mentioned should be compensated. Now you can proceed with the polar alignment routine placing Polaris in its right place in the reticle.

Hi and welcome to SGL. I am far from beign an expert but expending somebody else's money is funny. Seriously, I regularely think what piece of equipment would I buy if I had no budget limitations and I would say the Espsilon 130 + ASI2600MM.

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