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[HSS_]

So, I too am about to dive into the abyss of astrophotographic turmoil. My goal is to buy a camera with a lens (or telescope, call it what you want) Askar APO Triplet 40/180. Question: is a finder-guide necessary for such equipment? If it is needed, which one would you recommend for use?

Edited by HSS_, 16 March 2025 - 11:48 PM.

[michael8554]

"Question: is a finder-guide necessary"

 

Do you mean a guidescope ?

 

For long exposures with all but a premium mount you will probably need to guide.

 

Or do you mean a finderscope ?

 

Probably necessary for Star Alignment, but Plate Solving could replace that.

[HSS_]

Yes, that's it. I'm sorry for the bad English.

What do you mean by "premium mount”?

[HSS_]

Due to the low weight, I will most likely use the iOptron SkyHunter AZ/EQ+.

[michael8554]

"Yes, that's it. I'm sorry for the bad English."

 

But which one is it ?

 

A premium mount - a mount that tracks very well and is probably expensive .

Edited by michael8554, 17 March 2025 - 09:47 AM.