Celestron CPC 800 Edge HD setup

[leeroy37]

I have a Celestron CPC 800 Edge HD and have been connecting my DSLR to it using the Celeston T-Adapter #93644. Now I want to be able to add a barlow into the equation and wondering the best way to do this.

What are people using to attach a DSLR using a barlow in this set up? I also have the Philips SPC800 with a 1.25 adapter. Also after any advice on a good barlow for planetary imaging Thanks

Thanks,

Lee

[brantuk]

To do the scope justice I wouldn't put anything less than a 2" TV Powermate on it. That'll solve the problem for both 2" and 1.25" accessories. Hth

[leeroy37]

Thanks brantuk

Are you using one in your setup?  I see you have a similar setup using a DSLR and SPC 900, but on a CPC 925 instead of my CPC 800

[brantuk]

I don't use a camera on the 925 - I have a different imaging rig now - but I used to use a dslr on my old 800. Slightly different config though - I had a 2" diag direct on the visual back and the camera attached to a T-2" adaptor inserted in the Powermate. It could also take the SPC cam.

For your scope though - being the Edge with it's flat field - the Powermate is the best available. It just magnifies and gets out of the way. With an ordinary barlow you'd just introduce problems. 

[brantuk]

This might be worth reading for you:

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Number/4734116

and

http://www.celestron.com/c3/support3/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=2473&nav=0

Hope it helps