Beginner Deep Sky Setup | Astrobiscuit | Page 1

little peak Jul 29, 2023, 3:49 AM

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Sorry in advance, I'm sure you get these kind of posts all the time.

I'm not new to astronomy, but I'm pretty much a beginner when it comes to astrophotography. I have a great telescope for planetary viewing, but I want to do deep sky object photography. It sounds like I need to put together a rig with a camera, mount, telescope and tracker. I already have a canon 2000d, so I'm hoping to use that. Is it feasible to put something like this together for under 1000?

I've been reading up on what I could get but I've had a hard time making sense of what gear is good, prices, and what might be compatible with my camera. Thanks for reading!

main plover Jul 29, 2023, 9:24 AM

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What telescope do you have?

little peak Jul 29, 2023, 2:04 PM

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main plover What telescope do you have?

It's an Apertura ad10

main plover Jul 29, 2023, 5:19 PM

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What's your budget?

digital jetty Jul 29, 2023, 7:05 PM

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main plover What's your budget?

Under 1000 it's written there

main plover Jul 29, 2023, 7:14 PM

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Oo yeah @digital jetty

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You should invest first in a good mount

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Then depending on what you have left a reflector or ed refractor

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For the beginning you should stay at low magnification

digital jetty Jul 29, 2023, 7:34 PM

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@little peak can you buy used stuff?

main plover Jul 29, 2023, 8:31 PM

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Most of the time they are kept in very good condition
Just ask and see for any damages

little peak Jul 30, 2023, 3:30 AM

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Used stuff is definitely fine

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Do you have any mount recommendations?

main plover Jul 30, 2023, 6:55 AM

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I have the az gti but i am not completely satisfied
Others recommend eqm35 or heq5

civic apex Jul 30, 2023, 2:39 PM

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Used eq5 pros are often a good buy

digital jetty Jul 30, 2023, 2:46 PM

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1000 is honestly a bit short to get a proper rig going

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If ur gonna buy an eq 5 pro ur gonna have to use a camera lens

hushed compass Jul 30, 2023, 11:40 PM

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eq5 pro cant handle that much probably

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i would go for at least a eq6r

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1350 used in the US

digital jetty Jul 31, 2023, 12:20 AM

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He doesn't have to use his 10" dob

civic apex Jul 31, 2023, 6:16 AM

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I use an eq5 pro and it carries my 8 inch sct just fine though if you don't want to tune it then I think I wouldn't go above 6 inches. It can definitely take more than a lens.

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