steviebee Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 l have just started to dip my toe into AP. l used my Celestron CPC800 for the first time in March on Orion's Nebula. OK not the best scope for AP and it was a tad out of focus but that was due to the focal reducer l used. The correct Celestron one has now been purchased. That is kept in France under Bortle 4 skies. l have the Celestron 6SE here in the UK and have just purchased the new Skywatcher Evolux 62ED for AP. Quick question until funds allow for a decent mount would the Nexstar mount be OK to use with the Evolux? l have an unmoded Canon 1000d and a Zwo ASI224MC. Many thanks in advance for any replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Hi Steve. Alt-At mounts like the Nexstar are not really suitable for astrophotography as you will get field rotation. Have a look at this article from Celestron which explains the phenomenon https://www.celestron.com/blogs/knowledgebase/what-is-field-rotation-how-does-it-affect-my-scope-s-viewing-and-imaging Fine for looking at/ imaging the moon which only entails having short exposures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviebee Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Hi Terry, thanks for the link l will have a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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