Now that I've had my 10" f/10 LX200 for year, my
thoughts have been wandering towards
astrophotography. Fortunately, today I had a
$1500 windfall. I am debating over whether this
would be adequate for a start in astrophotgraphy.
I have considered something along the lines of a
Super Wedge, GEG and ST-4. This of course would
be for film photography. If I were going for ccd,
I'd like something along the lines of a 416, or
really an ST-7 - too much $$. My wife loves
astrophotographs (just bought one on E-Bay) so I
guess film is more likely to produce something
she'd hang on the wall.

That said, what would you experienced
astrophotographers recommend as a good starter
kit? I know the wedge is a given. Probably
wouldn't want to wait on a Milburn. Some say the
GEG is better than a guidescope so you don't have
to worry about mirror flop, although I have a
TV-85 (8 lbs) that could be used. I guess
buying/making counterweights will need to included
as well. Is the guide scope + ST-4 and NGFS +
focal reducer + camera on the LX200 better?

Apologies for sleeping through all the
astrophotography threads - it was all academic
until now. I've looked at a number of web sites,
but will appreciate any responses or URLs. Maybe
I can pull something off before before the $$ gets
spent on Christmas!

TIA, Danny Cobb

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