OK, so I bit the bullet and pulled out the ol' AmEx and picked up the Celestron CGEM 800 HD.
Which gives me a nice tracking mount and gives the wifey a telescope she can use for stargazing.
Beyond this, I have (or have ordered):
- T-adaptor
- T-mount adaptor for my 7D
- Nebulosity 2 (I am a Mac household)
- StarMap (star finder app for iPhone/iPad)
A couple of questions:
- What are the bits I need to mount my 7D on the mount - I think a dovetail bar and something like a Manfotto head?
- When do I need to worry about autoguiding--I figure it will take me a while to figure this rig out. I am starting with wide field pics--its auto guiding only make sense with DSOs or is it helpful even with wide field pics?
Thanks in advance,
Omar

