2nd scope...

[hairymunky]

would this be a good 2nd scope choice, to go with my 8" dob ?

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ev120eq5

Fancy trying my hand at some planetary imaging after having no joy

with the dob. Trying to keep the image on the ccd, while gently trying to

nudge the dob, just didn't seem to work very well

With a birthday & crimbo round the corner, I've been window shopping

and think this would be a good choice...

Cheers

G

[John]

I wonder if the 127mm Maksutov would be a better bet - it's focal length is longer (1500mm) giving you a larger image on your CCD ( I think - I'm still learning about imaging ).

You might also want to get a motor drive for at least the RA axis of the EQ mount to help tracking.

John

[philsail1]

The Skywatcher 127 Mak with "Supatrak" ? (click on link)

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/categories.php?cat=8

Regards,

philsail1

[philsail1]

Sorry Hairymonkey - try this link

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=SW127SupaTrakAUTO

Regards,

philsail1

[GazOC]

For planetary imaging the 127mm Mak would get my vote as well.

[hairymunky]

Thanks guys.

That little Mak looks just the chappie Birthday's in just over a week, so I'm

leaving a little trail of hints everywhere