CCD vs Film? Lots of time vs no patience? Alright, this is your place to discuss all the astrophotography what's and what's not. You can discuss about techniques, accessories, cameras, whatever....just make sure you also post some nice photos here too!
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
My R.C. 14" f/8 carbon truss is provvided with field corrector and the field is flat, I don't understand what you mean. Professional R.C. telescope + feld corrector give flat-fields as well as a good refractor.