ED80 for imaging - why?

[Chris]

Err, I'm not so sure about the FPL53 now, I've just gone out to the obsy to check and it doesn't say, then I've Googled it and its not clear but I've seen reference to FPL51 Darnit!

Anyway, here are some more quick snaps from the 130pds with a non modded 1100D. Very quick snaps but they give an idea of the photon grabbing power to the OP.

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/192326-snaps-with-the-130pds/?hl=+m31%20+with%20+the%20+wo66

[Chris]

Well I've dug out an old M31 pic taken with my WO66 which should be very very similar corrected for the blue channel as the WO72. Looking at it I don't think I had the 0.8 RF at the time so this is the CA at f/6. I think this could be a valid alternative to a 130pds.

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/161413-m31/

[HenryW]

Thanks all for this Extreme usefull debate   I think i've made up my mind and lands on the 130PDS, Why?

Budget=400->600 British pounds

A) 130PDS=120ish quids

Allows me to by some other usefull  astro imaging artefacts (autoguider, guiderscope etc)

C) Collimation never scares me

D) It will be almost stationary, i just have to move it 5 or 6 meters from my cabin where it "sleeps"

The last question though: Since i have a Canon 550D and the adapter to my 200P whitch fits very well, do i need any more "small" pieces to attach my camera to the  130PDS?

[Chris]

Hi Henry, congrats on your decision its a sound choice for imaging on a budget

No further adaptors required, if you camera connects to your 200p ok then it will be fine with the 130pds.

Enjoy!

Chris

[LouisJB]

great choice! that or the 150PDS are both fantastic value for money and easy enough for any reasonable mount. Send us your results when you get it working.

You might want to think about a coma corrector at some stage, if you've not already got one.

[HenryW]

great choice! that or the 150PDS are both fantastic value for money and easy enough for any reasonable mount. Send us your results when you get it working.

You might want to think about a coma corrector at some stage, if you've not already got one.

That will be the Christmas present from my wife   And thanks again!

What a great forum this is