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nikonkid
07-06-2009, 20:31
i have one similar to this in the loft http://www.telescopeplanet.co.uk/ViewProdDetails.asp?prod_code=PON08E000022 would it take a lot to attach my camera to this, also i cant find the eyepieces would this matter? also if i remember rightly mine is more powerful.
arclight
08-06-2009, 07:28
Works for me OK.
Maybe this (http://www.scopesnskies.com/prod/astro-engineering/astro-camera-adaptor/AC696-2inch%20to%20camera/DSLR.html?gclid=CKKYrp2d-poCFZCB3godajiVdg) will help you.
chameleon
08-06-2009, 22:38
You'll need a T adaptor for your camera (whatever make it is) and a 1.25" screw in adaptor. This will allow you to put the camera into the eyepiece holder instead of an eyepiece. Bear in mind, this will upset the balance of the telescope so make sure the mount is strong enough to carry the extra weight. Try hanging the camera, minus lens fron the front of the barrel and see it it falls over!
If you want to use an eyepiece for greater magnification, you will need an eyepiece projection adaptor which is basically a sliding tube, holding the eyepiece, that goes between the camera adaptor and the telescope.
These are the sorta things: http://www.astro-engineering.com/Adaptors/adaptorsforteles.html
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