Gravitational Lens with home scope?

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SUMMARY

Capturing a gravitational lens phenomenon is feasible with amateur telescopes when paired with high-quality CCD cameras. A notable example includes the observation of a lensed quasar using a Meade 14" LX200GPS telescope at f/5.87 and an SBIG ST-8XME camera equipped with adaptive optics. This setup demonstrates that while impressive results can be achieved, significant investment in equipment is often necessary.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of gravitational lensing concepts
  • Familiarity with CCD imaging technology
  • Knowledge of telescope specifications, particularly Meade 14" LX200GPS
  • Experience with adaptive optics systems
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the capabilities of the Meade 14" LX200GPS telescope
  • Learn about the SBIG ST-8XME CCD camera features and specifications
  • Explore techniques for capturing gravitational lensing in astrophotography
  • Investigate adaptive optics technology and its applications in amateur astronomy
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Astronomy enthusiasts, amateur astrophotographers, and anyone interested in advanced observational techniques for capturing gravitational lensing phenomena.

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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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