How to Setup Configuration Wizard for Prime-Focus Use
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 6:16 pm
Hi Xjubier,
I will be imaging the January 21st Lunar Eclipse using a telescope at prime-focus, and NOT with a standard camera lens. Can you provide information on how to setup the "Configuration Wizard" for this setup? My concern is what number I should use to put in the "Preferred Lens Aperture (f/number:)" field. Is this value the same as the focal ratio of the telescope? Or, should I set this value to 0, since I will not be using a camera lens; per se. BUT, using the telescope (without an eyepiece, or prime-focus) as the lens.
I will be using two telescopes. One is a 102mm f/9 refractor, and the other a 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain.
Thanks, in advance for your help!
Mel
I will be imaging the January 21st Lunar Eclipse using a telescope at prime-focus, and NOT with a standard camera lens. Can you provide information on how to setup the "Configuration Wizard" for this setup? My concern is what number I should use to put in the "Preferred Lens Aperture (f/number:)" field. Is this value the same as the focal ratio of the telescope? Or, should I set this value to 0, since I will not be using a camera lens; per se. BUT, using the telescope (without an eyepiece, or prime-focus) as the lens.
I will be using two telescopes. One is a 102mm f/9 refractor, and the other a 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain.
Thanks, in advance for your help!
Mel