I am wanting to photo the moon thru a refractor. Can someone recommend a cheap and simple camera. Also what adaptor would I use. Thanks. Rowland
Cheap and simple
Started by Rowlandh, 07/05/2013 03:46PM
Posted 07/05/2013 03:46PM
Opening Post
Posted 07/05/2013 07:14PM
#1
If you have a computer you can place near the telescope, this would be one possible way to do it:
http://www.telescope.com/Orion-StarShoot-USB-Eyepiece-Camera-II/p/102083.uts?keyword=camera
The computer will need a USB port, but most computers made in the last 10 years or so will have it.
I am not sure this camera will work with Apple computers.
If the telescope accepts 1.25" eyepieces, you should be all set. If it takes 0.965" eyepieces,
you would need an adapter like this:
http://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=adapter+0.965
http://www.telescope.com/Orion-StarShoot-USB-Eyepiece-Camera-II/p/102083.uts?keyword=camera
The computer will need a USB port, but most computers made in the last 10 years or so will have it.
I am not sure this camera will work with Apple computers.
If the telescope accepts 1.25" eyepieces, you should be all set. If it takes 0.965" eyepieces,
you would need an adapter like this:
http://www.telescope.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=adapter+0.965
Funding Member
