Barlow with filter wheel configuration

Equipment Barlow Beginner Solar System
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Marc Monarcha avatar
Marc Monarcha avatar
Beginner planetary question:

Does this configuration make sense? Or should I get an adapter and thread the barlow into the filter wheel with camera going directly inside the barlow?

In other words is Scope>barlow>filter wheel>camera good or should I buy a thread and go for Scope>filter wheel>barlow>camera?

andrea tasselli avatar
andrea tasselli avatar
Apart from the 2" overkill, the right way is scope -> barlow -> FW -> Camera. I have used it countless times.
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