Canon T5i + Nexstar 8SE and f/6.3 reducer

[kite55surfer]

Hi all,

I am a newbie and need help.

I attached a Canon T5i  using T-2 ring and DP2S adapter to a 8SE, In the telescope I attached the reducer f/6.3 and a 2" diagonal.

Not sure what I am doing wrong, I am using live view, but can't see anything (turned focus knob all the way counterclockwise and clockwise all the way).

Before I connected the camera I made sure I centred (in this case) Rigel with a 32mm lens (my finder is spot on with the lens - so I can verify Rigel is in centre as I try to focus).

Tried with manual and automatic shooting settings on camera.

Any help is really appreciated

[wxsatuser]

May be wrong but I would ditch the diagonal.

[bigal1]

I'd say the same , normally with sct telescopes you dont get focus issues but using the focal reducer and a diagonal might be too much so its worth a try especially as its an easy test ☺

[kite55surfer]

May be wrong but I would ditch the diagonal.

Good idea. I will try as soon as clear skies.

The reason behind the diagonal is to protect the camera .

Thanks , I will report back.