what extras do I need (cpc 800 vx lx90)

[Questions]

Im looking into getting a Celestron cpc 800 or a meade lx90

I know these are recommended more as visual scopes. But I am wondering what extras each of them need to make them worthy of AP (as and when I can afford it), I have a 400d canon to go with it.

[BlueAstra]

Probably a wedge at some point. Also check for camera clash if looking at high altitude targets. Also a guide scope and camera. Light pollution filters. If you really want to get into photography I would seriously condsider an equatorial mount.

[brantuk]

Yup you'd need a wedge and at least a 6.3 reducer for dso work. As a planetary AP device though it's fine in alt/az mode. The Celestron wedge and reducer will set you back around £400 brand new - or maybe £250-£300 s/h.

For observation though it's an absolutely beautiful scope - the optics and tracking are spot on and the goto is a delight to use - finds the target in the middle of the ep every time once set up right. It can be used for dso pics, but an eq mount is usually the preferred option for more serious AP. Hope that helps