Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/12

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Subject: Re: Astrophotography
From: colin <colinmi@fast.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 1997 22:30:49 -0600
 
Hal Robinson wrote:
> 
> There is currently a commit that appears ~5:30 am est.  I was wondering if
> anyone here has ever done this.  I have a celestron telescope, and I want to
> attach my nikon 2020 to it. Yeah yeah..not Leica..but still photog. How much
> does this adapter(s) cost.  Also in general, what is a good rule of thumb
> for exposure, film speed, etc.  Thanks, Hal
> 
>         Hal Robinson
>         Columbia, South Carolina
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Hal,

The adapter would come from Celestron for about $100 bucks maybe.  They
usually end up in a T-mount. (about $15)  Check with your local
Celestron dealer.

Colin