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Al Canarelli
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Reged: 12/06/07
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Re: The jump from observing to imaging.
07/20/08 02:59 PM
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If you are looking to save a few bucks (who isn't) you may want to reconsider your imaging scope. Rather than the 102, why not go with an 80mm ED. Going this route would allow you to buy a less expensive mount, such as the Celestron Advanced GT which sells for almost one third the cost of the Atlas EQ-G. I offer this suggestion because I know that you have not considered many costs that will present themselves as you learn more about astrophotography. I use this mount (for astrophotography only) and find it to be very worthwhile. Finally, so there are no surprises for you, I suggest that you go to www.astropix.com and buy the book on CD that you see. This book will become your bible and will answer any and all questions that will confront you with astrophotography. It will tell you specifically which equipment you will need, how much to pay for it, where to buy it and how to use it. In short, it will be the best $40 you ever spent.
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