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Actually, its probably at least double or triple that. The twin Takahasi scopes retail for more than $5000 each. The mount is $3000 to $5000. The SBIG camera is
by sizzzzlerz 9y ago
Actually, its probably at least double or triple that. The twin Takahasi scopes retail for more than $5000 each. The mount is $3000 to $5000. The SBIG camera is $10000 (can't tell if he has one or two). Throw in a guide scope for $2000, batteries around $1000, software at $500, eyepieces $300 to $600 each, and cables and other accessories of $500 to $1000.
A beginner doesn't need to spend that much but a good 100mm refractor scope, camera, and mount are still going to run you $5000. That'll get you great images of solar system objects and some nearer, bright deep sky objects but not much in faint, deep sky. Also factor the cost of travel to dark sky locations if you don't already live nearby to one. It's a big investment.
- birdman3131 9y agoTwo cameras and two telescopes. Plus the third camera/scope for tracking. "I have a dual telescope system: two identical telescopes and cameras in parallel, shooting simultaneously at the very same area of the sky - same FOV, save a few pixels. The telescopes are Takahashi FSQ106EDX. Their aperture is 106mm (about 4") and they give you a native 530mm focal length at f/5. The cameras are SBIG STL11k monochrome CCD cameras..."
- vonseel 9y agoInvestment? In what, personal happiness?
- Fwirt 9y agoI didn't run the numbers but I figured as much. I was just trying not to be hyperbolic. :)