On 29 Nov 2005 15:14:38 -0800, wbtancer@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>All,
>
>I've been reading all the postings in the group and am walking away a
>bit confused. In a nutshell, i'd like a recommendation for the best
>telescope in the $1,000 - $,1500 range that will allow me to do some
>deep space astrophotography (price above not to include CCD or camera
>mount). Would greatly appreciate any suggestions on best scopes w/i
>range to accomplish my objective.
>
>Thanks in advance
Are you most interested in imaging large fields (several degrees across)
or small fields (typical galaxies, nebulas, clusters, etc)? This will
determine what sort of telescope and mount you should be considering, as
well as what type of camera.
Re: Film SLR or Digital Camera? ... If you are experimenting with imaging, there is NO better solution out there to get you started. ... This camera is capable of low noise RAW 5 minute exposures at ISO 400, and digital data is easily manipulated on a PC using a plethora of software options, some free, some not. ... There are several clones of the "original" low end amateur mount that allowed for reasonable success with light gear and moderate exposure times, ... The EQ-5/CG-5 Polar Scope sucks, the Vixen GP Polar Scope is AMAZING, if properly installed and calibrated to the mount. ... (sci.astro.amateur)
Re: Film SLR or Digital Camera? ... explore film based camera first and then move on to the digital ... with imaging, there is NO better solution out there to get you started. ... to let the scope settle. ... about the mount.... (sci.astro.amateur)
Re: analemma ... of the analemma and the other of the foreground. ... What you could is to setup a permanent pier which is oriented for the mean azimuth of your analemma of interest for the twelve months. ... You will also need some sort of mechanism, either fixed or permanent, for the camera itself and which address the issue of the mean altitude for the same analemma. ... you may wish to construct a mount which will fit into the permanent pier like a glove each and every time so that you will always be oriented precisely the same for both dimensions. ... (sci.astro.amateur)
Re: Tripod "Heads" and Quick Release Question ...Pan/tilt heads are suitable for just that, ... and when locked will hold a camera solid without any ... Actually that is a "quick release mount",... Almost every tripod and tripod mountable equipment uses ... (rec.photo.digital)
