planetary and lunar imaging scope

[Daniel-K]

can any one point me in the dierection of a scope thats will be good for the above with a web cam please

[Nexus 6]

Yup, although I don't image, from what I have read on the forum and elsewhere its got to be this.

First Light Optics - Celestron C9.25 XLT Optical Tube Assembly

[david o]

SCTs do seem to be popular for lunar/planetary work.

What sort of budget are you thinking of?

[beamish]

see here !!

http://stargazerslounge.com/sale/147081-c9-25-ota-only-used-twice.html

[Pete Presland]

depends on your budget,skywatcher do a couple of nice maks 150 and 180 just the job for lunar and planetary work.

[Daniel-K]

just woundering what kind so i can keep an eye out for a second hand one what ever comes up as long as its an ok price im sure i will scrap the pennies together

[nightfisher]

the skymax 127 seems to punch well above its weight, seen some really good image`s done with these scopes

[JKB]

Yea second the Skymax 127. Great scope and good value too!

[hayju01]

just woundering what kind so i can keep an eye out for a second hand one what ever comes up as long as its an ok price im sure i will scrap the pennies together

In that case you won't go far wrong with this barely second had one that Merlinxlm has up for sale (as Beamish as already mentioned)

http://stargazerslounge.com/sale/147...sed-twice.html

You'd need a mount, I use the NEQ6

First Light Optics - Skywatcher NEQ6 PRO Synscan

Of course it depends on how good you're 'penny scrapeing' is

[MorningMajor]

The Skywatcher or Celestron 127 MAK's will do exactly what you want - and as wonderful as the NEQ6 mount is - you really won't need it to get highly acceptable web cam images - the standard alt az mount that comes with it will be fine - good luck!

[hayju01]

The Skywatcher or Celestron 127 MAK's will do exactly what you want - and as wonderful as the NEQ6 mount is - you really won't need it to get highly acceptable web cam images - the standard alt az mount that comes with it will be fine - good luck!

Very valid point Sim.

I was getting carried away with the C9.25 route.

[Daniel-K]

sounds good my heq5 pro is good enough though i think

[MorningMajor]

Very valid point Sim.

I was getting carried away with the C9.25 route.

Pure jealousy of the mount from my point! Have considered raiding the kids piggie banks!

[Pete Presland]

sounds good my heq5 pro is good enough though i think

easily good enough and upgradeable if you feel the need