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[jasperuk]

HI

If i was to say i live in a mid light pollution area (Just south of Preston, Lancashire) and have an interest in astrophotography mostly deep with a little planetary what would be a recommended set up considering i already have a 300D and 400D Canon DSLR and say £500 to spend

Ideas anyone ????

[brantuk]

I put together a starter dso imaging rig for £500. Megrez 72, CG5 (or EQ5), and RA/Dec motors - all second hand except the motors. It won't be brilliant on planets but I've seen others get good dso results with the meg. Hope that gives you an idea

[pulsar pete]

Hi,

I've just started as well. I've got hold of a new megrez 72 with a second hand Skyview pro mount with RAc and Dec motors. I'm very happy with it for imaging with my DLSR and would recommend it. All below £500.

Peter

[jasperuk]

megrez 72 is not a scope i have ever seen thanks for the eye opener:eek:

[brantuk]

There are some very nice little appos (doublets and triplets) around - keep an eye on "astro buy/sell" and the For Sale section here - there are often bargains to be had s/h

[ollypenrice]

Mount needs to come first. The HEQ5 is excellent but over budget. If you have lenses, especially longer FL ones, I would use those till you get a good mount and switch to a telescope later.

BTW, I used to live in Chorley and work in Preston a long time ago!

Olly