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Hi friends,
I have decided to get an off-axis
guider for my telescope and I would like to have some advises on which OAG is
best for my setup.
That's the best choice.
My telescope is an 8" f/5 F1000mm
Newtonian with an EQ5 mount, dual axis motor drive and drive corrector. I can
use both 1.25" or 2" focuser on the telescope. I also have a barlow x3 lens
and a 10mm reticle eyepiece.
The two off-axis guiders I'm
thinking of, are:
1. Lumicon Newtonian Easy
Guider
2. The TAURUS Tracker
III
My other question is, is it better if I use the 2"
focuser than the 1.25?
I'd recommend the Lumicon simply because I'm familiar with it and I know
it is a proven performer. You'll need to use the 2" focuser. I don't think it
is possible to use a 1.25" focuser with an OAG and if it was you would have
severe vignetting.
Bobby Middleton