Newbee

[GrandPop]

Hi All,

Just started with astrophotography, hopefully I will be creating some stunning images of DSO fairly soon.

I am considering the following setup:

Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro R mount

Skywatcher Esprit 100 APO scope

Some sort of config using a webcam etc for Autoguiding

Canon DLSR Body 

 

I would appreciate any comments on the above, I realise the above equipment isn't really beginners stuff, but I don't want to find myself upgrading in a year or two!

Being semi- retired  I have plenty of time, just waiting on some clear sky!

 

 

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome. Not sure about the webcam for autoguiding. If you can get a modified DSLR it will really help.

 

[sloz1664]

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

I suggest, before  making any equipment commitments, purchase the book "Making Every Photon Counts" by Steve Richards. It gives a great insight into astrophotograhy equipment and how to use it.

Steve

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[Starwatcher2001]

Welcome aboard SGL, good to have you with us.

Sorry can't help on the astrophotograhy front, it's a dark art to me.

 

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL 

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi there and welcome. 

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL 

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂