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Has anyone ever used their Star 71 on a SkyGuider Pro? I have both a Star 71 and a ZenithStar 61 [w/ Flat61]. Going to the Atacama in October; trying to figure out what to take. Taking one of my ASI ZWO 1600MM cooled with filter drawers for narrowband nebulae imaging. I also have a Canon 70-200mm zoom f/2.8,and adapters for the ZWO. But finding exact focus at 200mm has been a nightmare. So I am leaning strongly toward using one of the small WO scopes [big WO fan, also having a GT 102 and a FLT 132]. The two small scopes weigh almost the same when you add the Flat61 to the ZS61. So I may as well use the Star 71 as it’s a complete Astrograph and I have had excellent results shooting narrowband with it. Caveat: I am a dome rat; i.e., I never worked in the field, just built an observatory right after I retired and all my imaging is done there. I avoid LP and Moon issues by only working in narrowband. I mention this to say I don’t have much experience or comfort in the field. Therefore I expect a much better chance of success on the trip if I am using equipment I know and am comfortable with. Note: I am also taking a 35mm and 14mm [for the APS-C modified Canon T6i] to do Milky Way and Skyscape work. Your comments welcome...Stephen |
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I don't have a SkyGuider Pro, but a member of my club does. The Star71 is kind of a beast for its aperture, I am not sure I would trust it on a little mount. The sheet says it does support 11lbs, so it should be able to hold either. Even with the Flat61, the Z61 is lighter and more manageable than the Star71. The Z61 breaks in to smaller peices and fits in a smaller case, so that might be a consideration when travelling, too. The two scopes have about the same focal length, so you can always shoot some with one and some with the other and compare results. |
