Do you recommend this for a Orion SkyQuest XT10 or overkill? http://amzn.com/B001DJ4FEE
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No, not at most telescopes have the worst spotting scope for the money. The Orion is awesome but be sure to aline it with what your telescope sees.
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It's a good scope, but get the one with the illuminated crosshairs for night viewing
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Mounted it on my Celestron Evolution 8" and love it. You would mount this in place of your current Finder or at least on the same end if you're planning on running with 2 Finders.
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i use Orion Min-EQ Tabletop Equatorial Telescope Mount. that's enough for me
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You will need a 0.965"-to-1.25" Orion Telescope Eyepiece Adapter to make this work. The cost is $22.99 plus tax and shipping.
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Sir - here's the best answer I can give: call Orion and ask them if that eyepiece you mention is threaded for filters, and that you want to screw-on an Orion moon filter to it. You'll get your answer on the spot.
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Hi there! I used the Orion Dovetail L bracket to fix my PST atop my NexStar 4SE mount. Here is the product URL: http://www.amazon.com/Orion-5052-Dovetail-L-Bracket-Telescope/dp/B001DGR54O
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Ditto on the recommendations by astronaut. The Orion starter set is my set and have been overjoyed with the optical quality the selection of filters and the sturdiness of the case.
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I'm using it on my Orion telescope without problem, but I can't speak for other brands. To me it didn't look like quality construction when I got it, but it has worked fine, and much better than the Orion one that came with my scope.
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I'm not sure i understand. The T-adapter provides threads to attach a standard camera body to the telescope, but unless the adapter is also a barlow lens, there is no magnifying lens in that configuration. The orion USB eyepiece fits into the standard 1.25 focuser, where an eyepiece would be. If you want magnification (which you will need to get the most out of the pixels), a barlow lens is most appropriate/easiest way to do this. The orion eyepiece won't fit into a t-adapter.
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I am not familiar with the Orion 09798 StarBlast but I would suspect it does use the 1.25 inch eyepiece since most respectable telescopes do allow for that dimension. I bought mine for my Celestron 9.25 and I am very happy with it. Hope you are equally pleased.
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Sorry, I don't know. I only have the basic Orion telescope, and that is the limit of my knowledge.JBK
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Thank you for your response Darrell, this discussion board seems pretty much dead so I thought I would never get answered, but I did, and a great answer at that.I've been thinking about buying the Orion XT4.5 now, I'm aware the image will not be as great as the 8 inch but I'll still be able to see Saturn right? Would this be better than a refractor telescope? Sorry for all the questions! No more questions after this, I promise.
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Hi Steven, Wish I could be more helpful, but I have never tried to use a camera with a telescope. I suggest you call Orion and ask for Tech Support. The number is (800) 676-1343. Hope you're able to get an answer to your question. Cordially, Joe Romaninsky
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I don't think so. Orion has the AutoTracker for $199, but it's not always favorably reviewed. Search Jim's Telescopes or JMI for information on other makers of alt az drives. Someone is going to make a good small one soon. Meade already makes a good one for medium size and large Dobsonians. The Dobsonian is probably the most fun you'll have with an astronomical telescope. Period.
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I don't know anything about your particular telescope, but we have it on a Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ and it works great. Maybe you could look up the specs of ours and see if it would work with yours.
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You can purchase an adapter from Orion, or you can easily make an adapter using a large angle brace. I favor using a monopod with a 6" strip of wood fastened across the top using a 1/4"-20 T nut (avilable at any hardware store). Just rest the binoculars on the strip of wood. It works great!
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I would agree with teotwawki, i have a celestron 127 powerseeker and it is almost too big for it but plenty of room for accessories