Connect to telescope

Pete211
Posted 16/12/2007 - 20:25 Link
Hi all.
How do I connect my ist DL a reflecting telescope ? I have read quite a lot and get more confused.
I see T mounts feature a lot but that is all I need ?
Any tips appreciated, thanks !
xbow
Posted 16/12/2007 - 21:35 Link
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lenscape
Posted 20/12/2007 - 22:04 Link
I've done this and even with the right kit, it is extremely hard to get sharp pictures.

My neighbour has a good size reflecting scope and we connected my K10D with adapters and a T-ring.

We tried all sorts of things but couldn't get rid of the distortions and aberrations until the cold got the better of us.

I actually got better shots on an earlier occasion just holding my lens to the eye piece.

We'll probably have another go when the weather warms.
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Pete211
Posted 24/12/2007 - 11:46 Link
Thanks for the replies .... will try both !
Mongoose
Posted 24/12/2007 - 14:55 Link
what telescope do you have? My Dad and I have had considerable success with a DL2 on his Celestron C8N. If the scope is large enough to have a 2" eyepiece adapter, it may well be very easy. All we need to mate the DL2 to the C8N is a K mount to T ring converter, and as far as I can see all the larger Celestron and Skywatcher focusers are the same
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