How to Install a Guide Scope on 8" Celestron EdgeHD or Celestron SCT: Feat. SVBONY SV106 60mm

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This video demonstrates an easy procedure for installing a Guide Scope on Celestron EdgeHD 8” telescope. The same procedure can be used for Celestron SCT 8 and Celestron RASA OTAs (the dovetail bar for RASA is different).
I am using the SVBONY SV106 - a 60mm Guide Scope for my Edge HD8 Telescope. It will serve as a Guide Scope when imaging and as a Finder Scope for visual observations.
Here is the link to my video on unboxing and initial assembly of SVBONY 60mm Guide Scope:
• SVBONY SV106 60mm Low ...
Here is the link to my video on unboxing the Celestron EdgeHD 8 OTA:
• Celestron EdgeHD 8 - U...
I hope this video is informative and useful. Please let me know in comments if I missed anything. If you like this video, please consider Subscribing to my channel.
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@AstroCrescentDIY 9 ай бұрын

The ADM bracket I used in this video: www.admaccessories.com/product/dvpa-d-series-or-v-series-dovetail-adapter/ This is not an affiliate link. Thanks!

@hismasterstelescope Жыл бұрын

Nice how to video. Thanks for sharing.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you. CS!

@avt_astro206 Жыл бұрын

Pretty Good tutorial! 👍🏼

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks Avanteesh.

@MrMartgolf 4 ай бұрын

Great video Thank you

@AstroCrescentDIY 4 ай бұрын

Your are very welcome. Cheers!!

@CrownOfThornss 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@AstroCrescentDIY 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Cheers!!

@TelfordO Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to some images, will you be using the AISAIR and live stack, suggested Targets M33, 51 and 101.. Thanks for some cracking content.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Telford! Yes, I will finish this setup asap. It still needs 0.7x reducer and the ZWO EAF. I'll be using the ASIAIR and ASI533MC Pro OSC camera from my existing GT71 imaging train. Right now, the weather here is really not co-operative. We just had a major winter storm last night and even if we get a clear night, it's freezing outside. Appreciate your kind suggestions, especially the M51. I missed that last summer. I will keep that in mind. Cheers!

@TheEd3333 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel, I wondered what the advantage is for installing the SVBony VS the original finder scope?

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! The SVBony will work as both a finder scope as well as a Guide Scope. The bundle finderscope cannot be used as guide scope. Thanks again for subscribing. Aprreciate your support. CS!

@rayphillips815 11 ай бұрын

Wish i could get that dovetail bar fir a 6SE, same application of guide scope mounting.

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Clear Skies!

@TheAndyoesq Жыл бұрын

Great video, exactly what I was looking to do. Can you use any of the screws along the outside to mount it on, or only the ones that are exactly opposite to existing dovetail mount that is used to attach the scope to the mount?

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! I'm glad that the video was helpful. You can use only the screws/knobs that are provided for mounting the scope to the mount. Cheers!

@lindarawlins8080 21 күн бұрын

Great video, thanks. I have a vixen dovetail left over from my attempt to use my 8" HD on a wedge-modified evolution mount which was not very satisfying! I'm planning to reuse the vixen to mount the guidescope on the Edge with a new AM5 mount. I bought the same 60mm you show in the video, coincidentally. I am hoping for a very stable and repeatable setup with very little flexure for guiding with ASIAIR. It's all portable; so it will be set up then broken down each night. Does the setup work well for you? I'm still concerned about the knurled knobs and whether they maintain a solid pointing even when the scope is turned during the evening while guiding or moving to other targets. Thanks again.

@AstroCrescentDIY 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking time to write! Much appreciated. Yes, the setup did work well for me. I’m sure you will not have any issues with your AM5 mount. All the best! Clear Skies!

@joshmccollumastrophotography Жыл бұрын

Hello! Would this work with a C6? I'm trying to see if I can attach my small refractor for a guide system. Awesome video by the way!

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Hi Josh, Thanks for watching. I doubt there's a Celestron Dovetail bar like this for C6. However, ADM has one. You may search for "ADM V Series Dovetail Bar for Celestron 6″ SCT Telescope - Extra Long - VC6-XL". You may be still need some base for mounting the smaller refractor, such as "Svbony Medium Dovetail Clamp". CS!

@carlosfranco5978 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your videos. I have a question for you. How to install the ASIAIR to the Edge C8.

@AstroCrescentDIY 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad that the video is helpful. You can install the ASIAIR on Celestron EdgeHD 8 by installing the Universal Mounting Bracket on the rear of the OTA. Here is the link for the bracket: a.co/d/9jHnNGc Hope that helps. CS!

@carlosfranco5978 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Pawan@@AstroCrescentDIY

@haraldsteinberg8296 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for all your useful videos. Regarding to the dovetail bar I have a question. I like to install it on my CelestronNexStar 8 SE on the bottom site for mounting on AVX. According your experiences is the possible ? Best regards Harry Switzerland

@AstroCrescentDIY 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!! I’m glad that the videos are useful. Reg the dovetail bar, please check Celestron website for compatibility with Nexstar 8 SE. Alternatively, you may ask your local dealer to confirm. Cheers!!

@joegarrity9309 Жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial. Can you please provide info on the specific ADM bracket you are using? I plan to do exactly as you've described. Thanks

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, thanks for watching and your kind words. This is the bracket I have used - ADM D Series Female to V Series Female Adapter - DPA-VPA-FF. Cheers!

@KJRitch Жыл бұрын

Are the two hex bolts provided or did you purchase from a local hardware store? What size. The two holes in the original guide scope mount are threaded? Thanks.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

I don’t remember but I think I purchased from local hardware store. These are M4x20 hex bolts. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

@Fern1707 9 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentDIY When i enter that info into the search of the ADM website the bracket that comes up looks nothing like the bracket on your video

@AstroCrescentDIY 9 ай бұрын

@@Fern1707 Checkout this link: www.admaccessories.com/product/dvpa-d-series-or-v-series-dovetail-adapter/ Hope this helps. CS!

@frederikhansen5173 Жыл бұрын

Hi which ADM bracket do you use does it really matter which one it is because if I have the same guide scope dovetail does the ADM Prism Clamp/Adapter for Skywatcher StarAdventurer GTi fit?

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

This specific ADM bracket attaches to both the guide scope at top and the Celestron dovetail at the bottom. I can't say whether your ADM prism adapter for Star Adventure will fit or not. Thanks.

@Fern1707 9 ай бұрын

Hi ... which ADM mounting bracket did you purchase?

@AstroCrescentDIY 9 ай бұрын

The ADM bracket I used in this video: www.admaccessories.com/product/dvpa-d-series-or-v-series-dovetail-adapter/ This is not an affiliate link. Thanks!

@sandaruwanmilan9535 5 ай бұрын

Thanks your work..... celestron 8 Se... , celestron 150SLT , edge HD what is best and quality picture telescope ?

@AstroCrescentDIY 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! EdgeHD is definitely the best in my opinion. It’s specially designed for Astrophotography. Clear Skies!!

@sandaruwanmilan9535 4 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentDIY can i use Edge HD OTA for celestron 8SE tripod ?

@AstroCrescentDIY 4 ай бұрын

I think yes. But you might want to check with experts. I don’t have any experience with 8SE. Clear Skies!!

@sandaruwanmilan9535 4 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentDIY thanks your help.... can i connect AZ-GTI mount kit for edge Hd OTA ?

@AstroCrescentDIY 4 ай бұрын

I dint think so. AZ-GTi can only take about 5kg payload. Cheers!!

@gregerianne3880 11 ай бұрын

Hi Pawan. When you have a chance, can you kindly check the model number of the ADM bracket you used for this setup? It doesn't seem like the DPA-VPA-FF is the same thing, since it doesn't provide for mounting anything with screws. I see a DPA- D Series Dovetail Adapter. Would that be it? Sorry to bother, but I'd appreciate it! Thank you.

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

Hi Greg, the adapter I used is “DVPA- D Series or V Series Dovetail Adapter”. This is the exact description from ADM. Comes with 2 x 1/4×20 hex screws. Hope this helps. CS!

@gregerianne3880 11 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentDIY Yes, that helps very much!! Thank you again for all your help, Pawan.

@2badger2 Ай бұрын

Which Celestron 8" dovetail bar did you use. I have a Celestron EdgeHD 8 OTA - 8" f/10 Aplanatic SCT OTA scope. Could you add a link? Thank you

@AstroCrescentDIY Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I don’t have the specific link for dovetail bar. But you can search the Celestron.com website for EdgeHd 8 dovetail. You will quickly find it there. Alternatively, you may call your local telescope equipment dealer to find it. Cheers!!

@2badger2 Ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentDIY Thank you

@frederikhansen5173 Жыл бұрын

Isnt that a too small guide scope thought it need to be min 400-800 focal length

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. I'm just building this rig to start with. Cost is a concern at the moment (after all, it's a hobby). An ideal solution would be to use an OAG, but that's an expensive solution. So, I'll do that next year. Let's see how the scope performs with 240mm guidescope. Thanks for watching. CS!

@CDigata Жыл бұрын

is that gudescope to smaLL? IVE GONE WITH OAG

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

OAG is recommended for this setup. I did not use that option due to cost concerns as you need a guide camera with larger sensor. Cheers!

@Peter.A-A Жыл бұрын

@astro crescent. Theoretically or in pratice, could this little guidescope be used as a telescope, for small trips to a really dark site.😀and thanks for alle the good videos

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Hello Peter, thanks for your kind words for my videos. This guide scope is too small for visual observations. You could however use it as a monocular for casual observations.