newtonian 150/750

[zxcvbnm]

Hello  

 I would like to ask if it is possible to use this telescope for imaging on a eq 5 mount

Telescope link: http://www.firstlightoptics.com/reflectors/skywatcher-explorer-150p-ds-ota.html

Thank you

[zxcvbnm]

plz help

[happy-kat]

Have you seen the thread with what members are managing with the 130p-ds?

[StargeezerTim]

Hi,

Yes, it is a very good scope for imaging.  I have used mine for nearly two years now and have got some very good images with it. I also used the eq5 pro mount for over a year but then I started having a few problems with the tracking. I have now upgraded to the HEQ5 but the EQ%5 was great while it worked well (I think I damaged it one night when the scope went through the meridian and hit a leg before I stopped it!).

So a really good combo that you can get some good images with. Here is one of my recent ones.

And check out the link to see others of mine taken with the same scope.

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/259458-deep-sky-imaging-showcase-2015/

I think my images are message 8, or thereabouts...

Cheers, Tim

p.s. to get longer exposures (these images are all 5 minute exposures), you will need to invest in guiding, but that would be the same whatever scope/mount combo you get. Go for it!

[zxcvbnm]

thank you for the help!

I just wanted to makes sure that I will not have a problem with the mount with the vibrations

[Alan64]

Whether you choose a 130mm or 150mm Sky-Watcher, it must have the "DS" suffix after the "P" in order to use it for imaging: xxxP-DS.

[Thalestris24]

Hi

I have both the 150pds and the 130pds. The latter is lighter, more manageable and easier to guide. If you have an eq5pro then I'd definitely say stick to the 130pds. The 150pds really needs an heq5 or avx mount.

Louise