Camera for Skymax 180 - Lunar / Planetary

[johninderby]

Having recently acquired a Skymax 180 for dedicated lunar & planetary observing from my back garden am thinking about a suitable camera. Will be used on a Skytee II mount until about Xmas time.

Not too expensive though. One of the 290 cameras seems ideal. The ZWO or Altair Astro seem reasonably priced.

Have also considered something cheaper like the 120 but would I regret not getting something better. Not sure if the 120 Is enough of an improvement over the smartphone to bother with.

Suggestions anyone?  ?

 

           John

 

[JohnSadlerAstro]

Hi,

I have been using an ASI120 colour, and it isn't bad at all. No doubt the more advanced ZWO models are even better.

John

[johninderby]

ZWO v Altair. Are they equal or is it worth paying a bit more for the ZWO?

Is there an Android app to control the Altair GPCCAM3 290C?  Know there is something for the ZWO but not sure if it would work with the Altair.

            John