Connecting ZWO to Morpheus

[Andy ES]

Firstly please excuse my utter ignorance but just thinking out loud that I might want to take some simple planetary or lunar photos in the future I’ve got a couple of questions:

I’ve got a CPC925 (Very happy with it visually) with Badder Morpheus EPs. I read that the ZWO ASI224 is a good planetary camera.

Am I correct in thinking that if I connect a M35 to T adapter to the EP thread that I can then screw the ZWO  camera to the adaptor and EP and then get some reasonable images?

I also see that there are other options for using primary focus with Barlows.

any advice on the best entry route to take gladly accepted.

Thanks.

 

[paul mc c]

You wouldn't use the eyepiece with the camera,just use the camera with the scope for a native f10,or use a 2x Barlow giving you f20 if conditions allow.

[Andy ES]

Thanks, I’ve got a 2” click lock visual back on this telescope.

So can you please describe the connection required.

Is it Just a case of locking the 2” rim of the camera into the click lock or better to use the 1 1/4 adaptor that comes with the camera and a click lock reducer (which I've got).

I’m also not really sure about what distances these should be set to or the use of Barlow lenses, is this just a magnification issue.

Thanks again for any advice.

 

[paul mc c]

Hi Andy, use the 1.25 adapter with the same size adapter on your click lock, and your good to go, and don't worry about distances, it all just works. 

[Andy ES]

Paul, thanks for that.

Would this work if the camera is fitted in the back of the diagonal?

Also is it worth getting a Barlow lens, I presume this is how you get some magnification?

thanks again fo your help

[paul mc c]

Yes you could use the diagional,but there is no need to.A barlow will give you more magnification but sometimes not s clear an image.These images of Mars are with and with out a barlow,the moon is no barlow.Same scope and camera as you.

[Andy ES]

Paul, looking forward to giving this a go (as soon as I get the camera).

I was looking at this Barlow, which seems to have a thread ready for the camera.

is this a good recommendation or would there be a better Barlow to use?

Thanks

 

[paul mc c]

Its a basic Barlow,have no experience with it,but you dont need a thread for the camera,the camera goes straight into any 1 1 1/4 barlow or any of this size fitting.The camera is an excellent planetary camera,you will enjoy it.

[Andy ES]

Thanks for all the good advice. I’m definitely going to try this out and will post how I get on.

Cheers

[paul mc c]

Nice one mate.

[Andy ES]

Paul

I did get some kit in the end (as below in the signature) and put it to work this week.

very first image attached.

As they say “Things can only get better” 😁

Anyway going to be a great new hobby.