Can you use a Slow Scope for good AP?

[goolosh]

I own a Celestron Nexstar6SE, and am looking at buying a CG-5 mount to try my hand at AP with a DSLR. But i'm reading that the faster the focal ratio the better for AP. Since mine is an f/10 would that limit my ability to make decent pictures? Or would it just make it harder/different and not necessarily useless?

[faulksy]

you can have some good sucsess with a web cam dont know about the dslr but mainly on planets

[nightfisher]

For AP you really need a fast focal length scope, you could do it but the slow scope will show up any errors in tracking, it will be difficult

[Bizibilder]

You are correct in your assumption that f/10 is very slow - I'm assuming you want to photograph DSO's? You can get focal reducers that will take your scope to around f/6 (I think!) - have a word with your local reputable Celestron dealer. Like this one: http://www.firstlightoptics.com/reducersflatteners/celestron-f63-focal-reducer.html.

Is your on the altazimuth mount - the single arm type? This will cause more problems for Photography as you will get field rotation (the field of view will rotate with time) - so the CG5 mount will be essential before you start.

If you want to take pictures of the Moon or Sun then your scope mount is fine for DSLR work - you may even want to try a 2x barlow to get to f/20!!