Guide to cheap astrophotography

Photos of example setups

The aim of this page is to illustrate the various methods of attaching a camera to a scope.

Standard scope with eyepeice in place. (for reference)



Afocal method by hand.



Afocal method using a clamp to hold the camera in place up close to the eyepiece.



Afocal method holding a dSLR up against the eyepiece.



Prime focus using dSLR, T mount adapter for canon, and T mount 1.25" telescope adapter.



Prime focus method,  ready for camera body to be connected up.



Exploded view of prime focus components



Eyepiece projection. Inside the revelation tube is a normal telescope eyepiece.



Eyepiece projection setup, ready for camera body to be connected up.



Exploded view of eyepiece projection components



Webcam prime focus setup



Exploded view of webcam components



Camera piggybacked on scope. Camera uses its own lens.