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by talbion
Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:35 am
Forum: Polar Alignment
Topic: Will the ZWO30F4 guide scope suffice for PA
Replies: 5
Views: 2618

Re: Will the ZWO30F4 guide scope suffice for PA

G'day gents. Thanks again for your help with this. It's much appreciated. Dave, I searched the forums for posts relating to the Orion scope but didn't find much. No glaring complaints but also no glowing praises either. It looks like it's not a bad scope considering the price. The same seems to go f...
by talbion
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:45 pm
Forum: Polar Alignment
Topic: Will the ZWO30F4 guide scope suffice for PA
Replies: 5
Views: 2618

Re: Will the ZWO30F4 guide scope suffice for PA

Hi Robin. Thanks for your quick feedback! It's a neat looking scope. I like things nice and simple. Would the Orion 50mm mini guide scope (162mm f/3.2) also work? My limited knowledge suggests the larger aperture would make it better for guiding with fainter stars. So many options! Cheers Tim
by talbion
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:25 am
Forum: Polar Alignment
Topic: Will the ZWO30F4 guide scope suffice for PA
Replies: 5
Views: 2618

Will the ZWO30F4 guide scope suffice for PA

Hi I am about to buy my first guide scope and camera. Mainly for imaging but also so that I can use SharpCap for PA. I've pretty much decided on the ZWO 290MM mini for the camera but can't decide on the scope. I was thinking of getting a ZWO 60280 but someone recommended the smaller ZWO 30F4 as it's...