SkyMax Question.

[Naz]

I was thinking about getting a Skymax, either the 102 or 127, I don't need advice on which, cause that will depend on funds. (I know which I would prefer)

What I would like to know, is rear plate threaded to take a T mount, for a camera, or do you have to use the standard adaptor that slides into the 1.25" tube?

Just wondering about the options for fitting a DSLR for astro and daylight use.

Thanks

nabban

[Naz]

Has a posting gone missing, I checked quickly last night before going to bed, and saw that there was a reply to this thread. As it was late, I decided to leave it to the morning.

So whoever left a post, sorry I didn't read it last night, would they please repost, thanks.

nabban

[trekker308]

I didn't post last night nabban, but I do have a Skymax 127, and I can tell you that although Orion uses a strange one-off thread on the actual OTA body, the short visual adaptor you get with the 'scopes are threaded at the outboard end to take a T-adaptor.

There are people about selling adaptors to take the odd OTA thread to standard SCT accessory coupling though ....

I've only had my Starmax a short while but I took some test shots with my DSLR of the Moon and Saturn and was very pleasantly surprised at the quality - hope this helps, and I also hope you manage to get the 127 version - it rocks! :cheers:

[OXO]

Hi Nabban,

I have the Skymax 127 i think it's well worth the extra pennys from a 102 to 127, anyway yes you can attach ya DSLR to the rear of the scope. Can't say as i have tried this yet though imaging wise but i have just checked for you

[Naz]

Thanks for the replies, as I live in a remote part of the world, and I think maybe the nearest i would get to see new gear is Aberdeen or Perth, both a ferry journey and a long drive (Perth),

it is easier to ask those that already have the scope.

Depending on funds / lottery result, or turning one up in the second hand market, the 127 is the one, but the 102 a second choice that would do for now.

nabban

[OXO]

They do turn up quite often the 127's dont see to many 102 etc about so much i'll keep an eye out for you though..

Amzing what the scope can do for such a small size..

James