It replaces the eyepiece. You would focus, I assume, by looking at the computer screen. Because of how this attaches, I doubt you could connect it to a camera. I bought it and once it gets here, will report back on my findings. I also have a dob so it will be interesting to see how it turns out. But for $107 ($99 + $8 shipping) it's worth giving it a try. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson www.istroyworking.com On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 11:03 AM, Raeburn Kennard <rkennard@kmclaw.com> wrote:
This interests me. I have a Dob, and have never been able to take pictures through it. How does this device attach? Does it replace the eyepiece in the focus tube? Or does it fit over the top of the eyepiece? I assume it draws its power from the computer through the USB cord? Could its USB cord be attached to a digital camera, so that images could download to the camera media card? Has anyone ever used one on a Dob? Is it necessary to take long time exposures? Or does it capture the image immediately as seen by the human eye? Just some of my questions.
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