
AT130EDT users, which automated focuser do you use for deep sky astrophotography
#1
Posted 03 December 2020 - 08:58 AM
I’m torn by which way to go, ZWO, Pegasus, PrimaLucie, moonlite? I currently use a moonlite, doesn’t slip, works with N.I.N.A. But willing to use others as long as they can handle the weight.
Thanks
#2
Posted 03 December 2020 - 10:57 AM
Having used several Moonlite's over the years, you just can't go wrong with the Moonlite. While I don't have an AT130EDT, I have used one on my AT90EDT for the last 8+ years. I've probably setup this one close to 1000 times, most of them all night and some sitting for days. I know it has been through some rain, snow and mostly humid nights. I've never had to do anything to the focuser in this time.
Dan
#3
Posted 03 December 2020 - 11:21 AM
#4
Posted 03 December 2020 - 12:36 PM
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#5
Posted 03 December 2020 - 12:54 PM
I have a Pegasus V2 cube on a 104mm and I am very happy with it.
#6
Posted 03 December 2020 - 12:56 PM
#7
Posted 03 December 2020 - 01:11 PM
#8
Posted 03 December 2020 - 03:08 PM
And if you could, include a photo of your AT130EDT setup!
I’m torn by which way to go, ZWO, Pegasus, PrimaLucie, moonlite? I currently use a moonlite, doesn’t slip, works with N.I.N.A. But willing to use others as long as they can handle the weight.
Thanks
Currently using an AT130EDT with a MoonLite focuser. Imaging train is show in the photo below: AT2FF flattener (or a 0.8x reducer, I switch between the two), ZWO OAG with an ASI290MM-Mini, ZWO filter wheel, ASI1600MM camera. Works great with SGP.
Dave
Edited by DavidHickey, 03 December 2020 - 03:09 PM.
#9
Posted 03 December 2020 - 03:21 PM
#10
Posted 03 December 2020 - 04:21 PM
I’ve always wondered why with so much weight
#11
Posted 03 December 2020 - 04:29 PM
Why we don’t add a little support for the weight, either at the filter wheel or camera? Sort of like some of the advance configuration that I’ve seen Stellarvue and other companies sell. Any thoughts