Q&A

Can you take pictures with a Dobsonian telescope?

Can you take pictures with a Dobsonian telescope?

You will not be able to photograph galaxies or nebulae through a stationary telescope such as a Dobsonian reflector. To photograph deep-sky objects in the night sky, you must use a tracking mount that allows you to collect a long-exposure image without star trailing.

What telescope is best for viewing galaxies?

Best Telescope for Deep Space Galaxies and Nebulae

  • Budget Option. Orion SkyQuest XT6.
  • Most Popular. Celestron NexStar 8SE.
  • Huge Dob. Orion XT10g.
  • Perfection? Celestron CPC1100.

Is there a telescope that can take pictures?

The Celestron Inspire Refractor is the best telescope for astrophotography for those just getting started out, or if you’re on a on a limited budget. This telescope comes with an integrated smartphone adapter, which means you can mount your phone to the eyepiece to take photos.

How big is the lens on a Dobsonian telescope?

Many smaller Dobs come with a 1.25” focuser, but the Sky-Watcher includes a 2” focuser with an 1.25” eyepiece adapter, allowing you to use both 1.25” and 2” eyepieces and barreled accessories, like Barlow lenses and collimators. Also included with the 8” SW Dob are two (2) 1.25” eyepieces (10 mm & 25 mm), and a full-sized 8 x 50 finder.

What do you need for an 8 inch telescope?

This 8 inch Dobsonian telescope comes with many additional accessories that are designed to enhance the performance of this telescope. The package includes eyepieces and an eyepiece holder so you always know where your accessories are, a finderscope, a focuser with an adapter, etc.

Which is the cheapest Dobsonian eyepiece to buy?

Another affordable option are the Orion Expanse eyepieces and their clones. The shorter-focal length ones essentially have a built in barlow lens. Agena Astro calls these “Enhanced Wide Angle” eyepieces, and offers them a bit cheaper than Orion:

Which is the best Dobsonian camera for astrophotography?

– Sky-watcher 10 inch Manual Dobsonian. – ZWO ASI 120MC-S Camera on Orion 3X Barlow for – — Planetary imaging. – Canon 550D for Lunar imaging.