Beginner telescope good enough for astrophotography

[malc-c]

I'm sure if you have a word with Bernard at Modern Astronomy one of those adapters could be made up.

[Quatermass]

I did have a chat with him the guider tube on mine does not come off so it wont work but im thinking of getting a guide scope like yours as I like my finder scope

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[thorthemighty]

Out of interest what is the difference between a guidescope and a finderscope?

Also what mount do you have fitted on that 200P piccie Malc? That setup looks quite bulky and that is something I have not taken into account. Although I do have an empty shed it could be quite awkward moving it in and out.

[malc-c]

Out of interest what is the difference between a guidescope and a finderscope?

In practice a finder is a low powered wide field short focal length telescope typically 6 x 30 or 8 x 50 with a cross-hair reticule to allow centering the main scope. A guide scope is typically a second telescope in its own right, often having short to medium focal length. In place of an eyepiece a camera is fitted making the purpose purely for guiding.

Also what mount do you have fitted on that 200P piccie Malc? That setup looks quite bulky and that is something I have not taken into account. Although I do have an empty shed it could be quite awkward moving it in and out.

The 200P and ST80 are all sitting on an HEQ5

[Quatermass]

My eq5 and 200p is very easy to move in and out of my shed.I allways leave it completly set up and just left it in and out so its ready to go any time the clouds depart.

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[purdo]

HI Thorthemighty, I was wondering if you had come to a decision on what scope you may or have purchased.  I have an interest in AP, but haven't purchased a scope yet.