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Deal of the day: Celestron - NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope - Compact and Portable - Newtonian Reflector Optical Design - SkyAlign Technology - Computerized Hand Control - 130mm Aperture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007UQNNQ
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Also available for the same price at B&H Photo Video [bhphotovideo.com]
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asked this question on 11-30-2022 at 01:38 PM
11-30-2022 at 01:38 PM
You can, but a DSLR might be pretty heavy hanging off the viewfinder. There are plenty on small astronomy cameras that fit in the viewfinder, weigh less and take great pictures and video.
11-30-2022 at 01:38 PM
Yes, but you need a really good one to capture enough light to reallt get anything smaller than the moon. I have a nikon 3200 and got better pictures with a zoom lense on that for Saturn and Jupiter. But it is pretty good for getting the moon.
I am a relative novice with the camera, so perhaps others cen get better results. You have to work off of manual settings once the camera is hooked up.
I am a relative novice with the camera, so perhaps others cen get better results. You have to work off of manual settings once the camera is hooked up.
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If this is your first scope, I recommend getting one without a computer. Scout craigslist for scope under $100. Learn the ropes, feel the sky for your latitude. Any small scope will do. After you gauge your skill and hone in your forte, spend the money on a bigger scope (larger dia). Enjoying the night sky is not about click and see, its about dexterity and patience. Slow and steady is the way to go.
Depending on your location (latitude) you will need to get a planisphere. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0961320745 (30-40 degrees)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0961320753 (40-50 degrees)
Red headlamp to read the Planisphere and other maps/books in the night. The red light reduces eye strain.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XHZTL3C
After you get good at reading sky maps, locating celestial bodies etc. Spend the money on a jump scope (8" or higher). You will appreciate the quality of Celestron scopes much better. Dont make the the mistake I made of incremental sizes and collection 10 scopes you hardly use. Let the first one be small and non computerized. Then jump to the largest one you can afford.
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If this is your first scope, I recommend getting one without a computer. Scout craigslist for scope under $100. Learn the ropes, feel the sky for your latitude. Any small scope will do. After you gauge your skill and hone in your forte, spend the money on a bigger scope (larger dia). Enjoying the night sky is not about click and see, its about dexterity and patience. Slow and steady is the way to go.
Depending on your location (latitude) you will need to get a planisphere. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0961320745 (30-40 degrees)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0961320753 (40-50 degrees)
Red headlamp to read the Planisphere and other maps/books in the night. The red light reduces eye strain.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XHZTL3C
After you get good at reading sky maps, locating celestial bodies etc. Spend the money on a jump scope (8" or higher). You will appreciate the quality of Celestron scopes much better. Dont make the the mistake I made of incremental sizes and collection 10 scopes you hardly use. Let the first one be small and non computerized. Then jump to the largest one you can afford.
Edit - You can also use a good smartphone if you get a nice mount for it. Personally, I never had great luck using a phone though.
Edit - You can also use a good smartphone if you get a nice mount for it. Personally, I never had great luck using a phone though.
There are plenty of similar options, but I can only recommend what I own.