Should I get a ZWO ASI533MC Pro or a william optics redcat 51?

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Horriblebaby avatar

Hey everyone! Its been a while since my last forum post and I just wanted to thank everyone for all the help. I’m Now able to upgrade my astrophotography gear from a canon eos rebel t6 and 75-300 MM lens to either a astro camera, (The one Ive been looking at is a ZWO asi533MC Pro) Or a nice lens/telescope (The william optics redcat 51).

Sadly as of right now I cant have both. I know the astro camera requires a telescope lens to fit on (Which I have an older cheap 700 MM telescope I believe its at an f/10). I also do have a laptop to support it all.

But since the glass for the telescope I have is quite cheap I was thinking maybe I should first get the william optics redcat 51, Its just with my camera I currently have, I’m dealing with a lot of noise. I live in Bortle 8 Skies.

What do you guys think I should invest in first?

Thank you so much, Clear skies!
- Horriblebaby

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Tony Gondola avatar

Get the RedCat and just use your DSLR. You’ll learn a lot so that by the time you’re ready to upgrade to a full-on astro camera, you’ll be ready.

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