Beginner Widefield Build

Ideal for beginners exploring wide-field deep-sky imaging. Perfect for nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters with a portable, easy-to-use setup.

System Components

OTA RedCat 51 Telescope
Aperture: 51mm Focal Length: 250mm (f/4.9)
RedCat 51 $799.00
Camera Canon EOS Rebel T7
Sensor: 24.1MP APS-C Pixel Size: 3.72µm
Canon T7 $479.00
Mount Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI
Capacity: 5kg / 11lbs Tracking: Wi-Fi Enabled
Star Adventurer $759.00

Performance Specifications

Total Weight 2.8 kg
Effective Focal Length 250 mm
Resolution 24.1 MP
Pixel Scale 3.06 arcsec/px
Field of View 3.2° × 2.1°
Portability Excellent

Advantages

  • Wider field makes targets easier to frame
  • Easy to operate for beginners
  • Budget friendly entry point
  • Highly portable setup

Limitations

  • Limited to larger targets
  • Less sensitive camera for faint objects
  • Tracking limitations for extended sessions