I have a 2 year old Lunt MT60 and just got around to trying it at night (been having a lot of fun with solar imaging!). I took out the blocking filter and tried to image Jupiter with my ZWO ASI462MC. I was not able to get into focus (not enough inward travel). Any ideas appreciated. I usually use my 8inch SCT for planetary.
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Posted 17 March 2025 - 09:16 PM
Keep using the 8" SCT! A 60mm scope will not give you a good image of Jupiter, especially at its present tiny size.
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Posted 17 March 2025 - 09:31 PM
So would the 60MM be good for DSO imaging?
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Posted 17 March 2025 - 09:35 PM
So would the 60MM be good for DSO imaging?
Sure, if you can track perfectly.
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Posted 17 March 2025 - 09:52 PM
At 60mm, it would be good for some wide field DSO targets with a better camera. And assuming that you have a good mount and guiding.
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