Getting there

[alowen]

Having just purchased a Canon 1000d this weekend, im keen to learn exactly what else i need to image dso's.

Will my ST120 be suitable ?

I know my eq3-2 mount isnt up to imaging with it, so what would the best economy motor driven mount be to get me started ?

Finally, is there a laymans 'how to' guide of how to image ?

Thanks

Al

[RogerTheDodger]

Here is a good starting point First Light Optics - Making Every Photon Count - Steve Richards

[alowen]

Thanks Roger, i should have mentioned about that book. I dont want to fork out £20 on a book. Just some advice from fellow DSLR owners would be great.

Thanks again

Al

[adamsp123]

Mount Mount Mount, get the best you can afford and if you can't save up for one even secondhand, ideally an EQ6 as this will be "future proof" minimum - HEQ5 otherwise you may well be wasting your money.

Steves book is a must for the beginner IMO, you will easily save more than £20 by helping you in not making purchasing mistakes.