Off axis guider for FLI camera

[robertm]

I was wondering if there's anyone out there using an off axis guider with a FLI Microline camera and FLI filter wheel. Am looking for advice and experiences.

Will be using it with an MN190 and C11.

Thanks

Robert

[Merlin66]

The Baader or Orion type OAG would probably do the job.

The problems will come when you start to use reducers and limit the available backfocus.

[Erwin Kats]

Wich filterweheel you got, FLI has a few.

maybe you should consider MMOAG of astrodon?

Astrodon Astronomy Filters - MonsterMOAG Off-Axis Guider

Dream scopes of USA also offer those.

[robertm]

Thanks but erm.. that's quite a monster with a price to suit !!!

The filter wheel is the CFW1-5 which has an SCT femail thread, that in turn means the mating male piece has to have a thread 5mm or less long.

I was really looking for something a little more cost effective and allow me to loose about 25mm or less of back focus (because that's about all I've got on the SW 190).

At the moment I'm thinking that one of the SX versions may well suit but I'm not so sure about them taking the weight.

Robert