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Spotting scope as autoguider
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Permalink Reply by Charles Dunlop on
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I might upgrade my autoguider by getting a quality celestron spotting scope.
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Permalink Reply by Trevor Woodrow on
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I guess the only real issue aside from attaching it to the scope is whether is has enough focus travel to accomodate the guider. Primarily designed for terrestrial work...
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yeah that would be the issue. Also, is it wise to have a guider that's slower than your primary?
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I don't think it it really matters...just as long as you are able to 'find' a guide star. Longer focal lengths will yeild smaller fov and dimmer stars. May be harder to pick up a guide star.
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Permalink Reply by Marc Basti on
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I like the guys who are guiding w/an AT66 or 70. That way you get best of both worlds, guide scope or widefield imaging scope. Smart move boys. Marc
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