As it possible to mount a finderscope directly onto the Skywatcher (to assist with astrophotography)? No telescope, just a DSLR with telephoto lens.
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I have not tried it but the mount comes with two mounting points, one for landscape and one for portrait mounting. It seems to me that if you can get some sort of adapter to mount a finderscope to the second mounting point that it would be possible. I hope that helps.
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I use a Canon 60D with a variety of lenses on the Skywatcher All-View. Typically, I have a 300mm telephoto and add a 2x extender. I have no problem using the two-star alignment feature with the live view on the camera. I align the first star at 300mm by centering in the LCD screen and then move up to 600mm and recenter and focus. Then I move to the second star at 600mm and align that one. This has proven to be very accurate permitting one minute exposures, sometimes longer if I am careful. I will often redo this procedure if I start seeing star trails. I have never needed a finder scope instead of the camera, but it should be possible to just clamp a finder along with the camera depending on how large your camera is.
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Yeah you can attach a nikon DSLR but you'll need a nikon adaptor/attachment. But it's not worth it, because you need to make long exposure as the telescope i believe is a F16. If you want to go for astrophotography, go for a motorised telescope.
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You have to focus using the telescope. From the time you mount it the camera can only adjust ISO, the rest is fully manual.
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You need to go to Orion's website and look at the available camera mounts. They come in versions from simple smartphone holders, SLR and point and shoot mounts all the way up to dedicated astrophotography cameras. http://www.telescope.com/Astrophotography/4.uts
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This camera does not mount to an Eyepiece.... It replaces the eyepiece for direct imaging...
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I don't see why not, but I have not tryed. And I have no need to. Planet obserwing is better done with a astronomic telescoop.
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Yes this is a refractor, and no there is usually no need for collimation for refractor scopes. Now with that being said you should have little problem using this sope for photo's. Although it does come with a mount on the top of the scope for small cameras to be used as a "piggyback". The correct photo adaptor can be found on most sites that sell telescopes. I don't know what camera you have but a dslr is what you need to be able to pick up faint nebula in your photos. From what i know converting this mount to gps would be more trouble than it is worth. Celestron sales go-to mounts that could be used on this scope but you looking at more money. This scope is a great buy though and there is enough info in the contained manual to teach you how to use the eq mount that comes standard. I have no problems at all learning how to use the mount and this is my first scope that i have bought. Now i did have a 50mm refractor when i was a kid i must say this scope is a good bang for your buck. Best thing to do i guess would be to call celestron and see what you would need to use your camera with this. I personally see no need for a go-to because you need to learn your way around the sky yourself without automated computers. The motor drive would track for you to make long exposure photo's if you decide to buy this. Best of luck and clear skies.
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Yes you can but for astrography a motorized mount is almost a necessity. Manual tracking for long exposures is quite a daunting task.
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I would recommend maybe one or two higher quality lenses, I purchased the extra lenses as well that came with the moon filter, finderscope and the skyX planetarium software by Celestron. All these have come in handy @ one time or another. The Grandkids are still enjoying the telescope when they come tour place in the country.
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Yes, you can use this telescope manually. No need to always use the StarNavigator as sometimes it is fun to just explore the universe on your own. To do this there is a knob on the bottom of the telescope where it attaches to the tripod and you just loosen to where you can easily adjust from side to side. As well as there is knob on the side to allow you to adjust the scope up and down. I love this telescope. really fun easy to use. Happy Star gazing. Clear Skies!
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One of the easiest ways is with a "NextImage Solar System Imager" from Celestron for about $100. It fits where the eyepiece goes and connects to a computer via USB. Another relatively inexpensive method (around $50) is a universal camera mounting adapter which can attach almost any point and shoot camera to the telescope and take pics through the eyepiece. Or, as others have mentioned, add a T-adapter and connect a DSLR camera.
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I only use it to find stars I want to view from my telescope. This is not a scope finder for your telescope.
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You could but they are really heavy and would be difficult to hold on target by hand. You'll want some kind of mount like a tripod or a monopod. I've had aircraft fly through my field of view while looking at the stars and was able to follow it along. If you mean looking at them when they are high in the sky, you'll want some kind of parallelogram mount so you can get "under" the binoculars. There are probably binoculars out there that are better suited though. I had no collimation problems with mine.
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Yes, this is definitely not a portable telescope. Even around the vicinity of my house, I prefer using a wheelbarrow to transport it. You would also have to be very careful while moving it so as to not disturb the starfinder alignment.
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If you're asking about simple land photography, this telescope is the equivalent of a telephoto lens and is very capable to do the task. If asking about astrophotography, this telescope is capable after several optional accessories are put to use. Think camera adapter, equatorial wedge, much more sturdy mounting instead of the tripod mount provided, and a LOT of patience. This all assumes the camera is sensitive enough for astronomical objects.
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Yes! Refractors are the only type of telescope that can be used for terrestrial viewing as well as space. Just make sure you get a 90° correct image angle so your images are not upside down. On a boat it will be difficult to use because it zooms so far that the boats movement will make it hard to keep the image still.
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This is a "locator". It does not magnify, it points you to the location of the object you seek. It is like looking through a tube with red dots all around, telling you in what direction you should move the device to find what you are seeking. Then you point your telescope there to actually view the object in magnification. They make non-magnetic mounts for the SkyScout so you can mount it on your non-computerized scope and use it as a locator. But no, it is not a telescope in itself.