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Spent about $400 on a used DSLR and a basic lens, thinking it was a waste, but it completely changed how I see the night sky.
I mean, I grabbed it on a whim after seeing a photo of the Orion Nebula online, and now I'm out in my backyard three nights a week trying to catch stuff I never even knew was there, so what's a decent, not-too-pricey tracker for a beginner?
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wesley_fox9216d ago
The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i is a solid starting point. It's a single-axis tracker that handles the weight of a basic DSLR setup just fine. You'll need a decent tripod too, but the learning curve isn't too bad for polar alignment.
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jenniferc7116d ago
Consider the iOptron SkyGuider Pro for its better build quality.
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