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!
As the mount is not GOTO, i have to find the object of interest manually first but plugging in the eyepiece, prior which i have to alter the weight balance, and then once the object is in place, in the camera goes instead, and the weight balance has to be changed again. A high power finder (with large FOV) will help here if object of interest is large and conspicuous enough to ignore the need of searching and composing the object in the main FOV.
A flip mirror should solve the problem. That is if the set up is still able to reach focus, I guess.... :?:
yes...an FM will be fine. The TOA is able to have enough allowance for this, one of the primary intention in getting this tube in the first place... will think about it!
meanwhile, no more imaging till mersing...packing for the trip...
