Re: [ATM] 32" Focal ratio

[Polaraligned <polaraligned@optonline.net>]

> Hi Scott,
>
> What is the largest camera you will be using with the scope?  Are you 
> figuring the mirror or is someone else?  Will you be buying (or making) a 
> focal reducer?  How picky are you about the images at the edge of the 
> field?  Do you plan on doing mosaics?
>


Probably a KAF 1001 with a 24.6 x 24.6 mm size.  24 um pixels.  It's
pixel size is a good match for the long focal legnth without binning.
Plan on having someone else make mirror.... Buying a coma corrector....
Well, of course I would like the best possible images to the edge of field,
and I can't rule out mosaics.  Am I asking too much?  How will this scope
compare to an RC?  Oh, and the original question: Is a longer f ratio going
to help me achieve better images, even with a corrector?

Opinions appreciated,

Scott


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