Re: [APML] guidescope / setup question

[Herm <hermperez@worldnet.att.net>]

Matt, there is absolutely no need to use an OAG with the R200SS, its very rigid.
I have taken exposures up to 90 minutes with no problems at all.. also using a
2" OAG will cause vignetting. The Vixen has a wonderful 60mm focuser that
minimizes this.

Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com>  wrote:

>I know you already have a guide scope, but if you have the back focus,
>you should consider a Lumicon Newtonian Easy Guider.  IMO an OAG is
>harder to use than a guide scope, but it vastly reduces flexure problems
>and reduces weight.


Herm
Astropics http://home.att.net/~hermperez

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