Digiscoping and Telescopes

[dazzam1967]

Hi everyone, I have always had an interest in astronomy and with the recent purchase of my Canon 450D I heard about digiscoping. I haven't a clue when it come to connecting my digital camera to a telescope of any description but wondered if there were any rules around purchasing a specific one so that I can take pictures of the moon and stars.

I was looking on eBay and there are no end of telecopes available but I didn't want to go ahead and just buy any old one and it not be compatible.

Cna anyone offer any advise when looking to purchase a telescope to couple together with my camera?

Many thanks,

Darren

[Magpiemick]

Darren,

Have a look at this link should give you all the info you need !!!

Opticron - Telephotography Menu

Mick ...

[Trull]

I use my 350d connected to a nice ED refractor - feel free to drop me aline for hints'n'tips. I'm also President of Aberdeen Astro Soc, and can refer you onwards if I get stuck :-)

[homer2067]

jessops selling a telescope for £90 told me you need a adapter to connect my 500d at £40 hope this helps :)

[Trull]

Heh - realistically - run away from a 90quid scope if you want to photograph stars/moon. You will be very disappointed. Astro Engineering do a MaxDSLR adaptor which avoids nasty vignetting

For really nice results you will need to budget around 2000quid. Sorry if I've scared you!

For starters I'd recommend a 2nd hand EQ5 driven mount with your camera and a 300mm tele lens, which will set you back maybe 700quid-ish. But importantly will give you tracking abilities and allow long exposure photos without many of the painful snags.

Can I whet your appetite with one of my Moon shots:


Much as I love CFF, you may get some greater suggestions from SGL - StargazersLounge. And more importantly the chance to meet other astro-photographers in your area so you can suck it and see if this is going to work out for you. AP is expensive in kit and time - but immensely rewarding when it all comes together!

[homer2067]

Sounds epensive suppose it down to how much money you wanna spend. How serious are you Darren about take these pictures £2000 or £130? :)