Re: [APML] focusing question for reflectors

["Bobby Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>]

A low-profile focuser is an option but to get one worthy of astrophotography
it won't be cheap. 1.5 is as low as the common 2" newt focusers go. How low
is your now?
Moving the primary forward is probably your most practicle solution. My 8"
homebuilt newt had 3 sets of primary cell holes <g>
Bobby Middleton

----- Original Message -----
From: m.dyer <mr.m.dyer@worldnet.att.net>

> Hello all:)
>
> I have been trying my hand at astrophotography with an Orion SVD 6"  and
> Olympus OM 1/10 cameras.  When trying to focus using the Prime focusing
> method, it seems that I can not get the  camera far enough forward - into
> the telescope.  It comes up just short of sharp:(  I was told that I may
> have to drill new holes in the tube and move the primary mirror forward,
but
> that idea doesn't appeal to me.  Are there any other options - a low
profile
> focusing assembly, or special t-ring adapter?
>
> Thanks in advance:)
>
> Mark Dyer
>
>
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