Balcony Space

[bruce hawsker]

I am going to be using a small balcony with an  AZEQ6 with extension bar and a Celestron 11" SCT and photo gubbins. How much floor space do I need - I have French windows leading onto the balcony but want to image remotely. What circumference of circle on the floor do I Need (not would be ideal)?. Most of my targets will be 30 degrees plus above horizon.

[emadmoussa]

Erm...assuming the AZEQ6 is similar in size to the EQ6, I don't think you'll need a lot of space around you. I used the C11 with an EQ6, and didn't feel I had to move around in a wide circle. Can't comment on the exact circumference though. 

[beamer3.6m]

I dont know about your scope at all but I know that a 130p on an heq5 moves freely in a square 1m x 1m. Gives just enough room to pass all sides etc Of my box observatory.

This may not help but the 130p has a focal length of 650mm.

[emadmoussa]

Also, the alt-az mode will occupy less space.. 

[DaveS]

But he wants to image so alt-az is out.

[emadmoussa]

Ah, right...I missed that one. 

[faulksy]

here we go again welcome back emad