Gravitational Lens with home scope?

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Capturing a gravitational lens with an amateur telescope and CCD is feasible, as demonstrated by an individual who successfully observed a lensed quasar using a Meade 14" LX200GPS and an SBIG ST-8XME camera with adaptive optics. The equipment used is considered high-end, indicating that significant investment may be required for similar results. The discussion highlights the impressive capabilities of advanced amateur astronomy gear in observing complex astronomical phenomena. Overall, while possible, achieving such observations typically demands substantial financial resources and technical expertise. The pursuit of gravitational lensing remains an exciting challenge for dedicated amateur astronomers.
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Would it be possible to capture a gravitational lens with a decent amateur scope coupled to a reasonable CCD?
 
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That is incredibly impressive! Looks like it takes some fairly high dollar equipment.
 

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