auto guider scopes

[javajunkie2121]

hi all:

was wondering about the Orion guide scope packages with their autoguider. there's a 50mm mini deluxe or magnificent package and there's an awesome package with an 80 mm gudescope.

I have a 900 FL skywatchers refractor... wasn't sure if the 80 mm was overkill for scope, but wasn't keen on the dovetail mount of the mini.

anyone use either of these? attached to imaging scope rings I presume?

[wxsatuser]

I have the mini package, works well with my SW 80ED, get 15minutes easy enough for my skies.

I have it attached to the front ring, quite solid.

[Leveye]

I use the Zhumell version of the 9x50mm with all my scopes saved some loot over the Orion one and it works great for autoguiding using PHD2

[Pete Presland]

standard Skywatcher 9x50 guider/QHY camera guides quite nicely, most of the time!