Guest craigymuk Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi folks if I got this scope http://www.firstlightoptics.com/reflectors/skywatcher-skyhawk-1145p.html or the 130 could I put my camera on it thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Yes BUT you really need a mount that is motorized so that it 'tracks' with the object you are photographing. Otherwise you will get star 'trails' and you will not be able to use the long exposures you need for astro-photography.At least an RA motor should be fitted. (Right Ascention). Hope this is helpful, feel free to ask more questions until your sure what you want to buy? Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest craigymuk Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks I was going to buy a motor for it and I would need a connect for the camera it's a Nikon d3100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Yes you will need a 'T' adaptor for your Nikon and off you go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 With an RA motor and a webcam you should be able to do some elementary imaging of planets. Whist it's technically possible to attach a dslr I'm not sure how suitable it would be for your scope. You may find you have focus issues that are hard (or not cost effective) to resolve on this scope - but there's every reason to have a go at planets/moon - and great for observing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest craigymuk Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Yer thanks would any web cam do just starting out so thought this would be a good a starter scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) PM Sheila asap, she has a Philips Web cam made for telescope fitting!! (Cheap I think?) I have told her on the Shoutbox and you are welcome to it if you need it!! Edited January 13, 2013 by Ron Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest craigymuk Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks mate just looking for the connect for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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