Is this all I would need to attach my camera to a Newtonian Reflector telescope?
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Hi, I m new to this too. This is just the ring that adapt to your camera, you need the part that goes from the telescope to this ring, see the available part from your telescope brand. Cheers
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Yes, that is it. I bought it and it screws into your telescope and the camera attaches to it. It essentially turns your telescope into a big lens.
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As long as it has a 1/4" mounting screw on the bottom of the camera, then it will work. The camera sits on the platform and the clamp goes around the eyepiece of your telescope.
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You can if you have one. Most T mounts and astrophotography equipment and software is actually set up to use Cannon products...
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I would not recommend a tripod mount for this telescope - the Dobsonian mount that it comes with is absolutely ideal for orienting the telescope.
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No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one' product. Try to buy a bigger OTA than the 4SE. Maybe a Newtonian if you want to do photography. No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one'... » Read More No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one' product. Try to buy a bigger OTA than the 4SE. Maybe a Newtonian if you want to do photography. « Show Less
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It should work with your telescope. I have a 70mm refractor telescope and have used the celestron digital camera adapter with it to take photos of the moon with a point and shoot digital camera.
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Hello. If you intend to mount a DSLR camera to your telescope using this T adapter, then yes, you will need the T Ring that is applicable to your camera make/model. If you are not mounting a camera to your telescope, then no T ring is needed.
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More strength? If you could explain I might be able to answer. This is a standard adapter for your camera-specific T-ring. You need both to mount/use a camera with a telescope (unless you get real lucky shooting through an eyepiece) - I've used them with heavy film cameras with no problem - on a decent telescope. If the 'scope is lightweight it's probably not good for astrophotography anyway. But the "strength" issue is unclear - are you planning on some other kind of use?
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It would depend on the scope. If you have a refractory or Newtonian reflector, the image would be inverted.
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A camera adapter as well as individual adapters for Nikon, Canon DSLR, etc are listed as options for this telescope on the web site. So I assume it's possible. But I don't have those adapters, never tried them, so I can not give you more info.
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I have done astrophotography with my Canon Rebel T1i this using something like Deluxe Telescope Camera Adapter Kit for Canon EOS /Rebel DSLR - 1.25" Variable Eyepiece Projection & Prime Focus Be advised the telescope becomes rather ungainly with a DSLR hanging off of it.
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The NexStar 130 SLT uses a 2" eyepiece so you would need an adapter as the camera is made for 1.25" eyepiece. You will also need a Windows or Mac computer as well of course.
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It doesn't have a specific interface to mount a camera, so in the purest sense, the answer is no. I don't know if there are add-on kits for this one or not. I suppose you can also experiment by holding the camera up to the eyepiece, but you'd have to have one incredibly steady hand.
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Well, that all depends, what does your telescope come with? what kind of scope are you getting? I would just go out on a limb and suggest thinking about getting a decent finder scope, maybe a nice equatorial mount if you are talking about catadioptric or refractor type telescope, if you have a reflector it should come with a dobsonian mount. If you plan to take pictures think about a camera adapter. Other than that think about a nice folding chair, maybe some refreshments and a red lensed flash light will prove handy.
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I wouldn't, unless you have a really extravagant and solid and extremely heavy (and costly) tripod to give extreme stability to your telescope. And maybe not even then. This Barlow gets in really tight, and even a very slight breeze will knock it out of focus or cause vibrations if you use this coupled with a zoom. Tighter is not always better. I have a Celestron zoom and this Barlow as well. I use them both. But I don't use them together. Hope this helps. Great question!
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Yes, you just need the appropriate thread adaptor for the rear cell attachment or an adaptor that fits the eyepiece holder. Then a T-thread to your DSLR's lens mount adaptor. I have made some great shots of the moon with this telescope and one of those above setups.
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You didn't mention the model of your telescope. Mine was computerized and it worked for it.