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Bobsprit wrote:

Stroll down to your local Volvo shop, better yet attend a SAE
congress expo and education seminar on the subject.

The point is, Josie, that someone with a casual interest need not be in the
dark about such things. I can learn about this technology with ease and IF it
truly interests me, go the extra step.
I'm a long time observer of the sky, planets and stars, but that learning
process started with movies and TV.



But you don't look at stars anymore?

Cheers

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But you don't look at stars anymore?

Cheers


I currently use a Celestron 9.25 for most observing. I use it mostly in PA
where the skies are darker. I used to own a Dynascope and a little Questar for
travel. My current scope has a computer GOTO drive, but I still miss using
setting circles!


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But you don't look at stars anymore?

Cheers


I currently use a Celestron 9.25 for most observing. I use it mostly in PA
where the skies are darker. I used to own a Dynascope and a little Questar for
travel. My current scope has a computer GOTO drive, but I still miss using
setting circles!


I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE
mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any
photography?

Cheers

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I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE
mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any
photography?

Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version. I traded up
for it because the CF tube made a big difference in how quickly I could start a
session. I beleive it's the best small portable around and it can provide
refractor like images at times. I also owned a C8 Classic, which was also very
nice. I probably should have stuck with the C8 because I used it more-easier to
set up.
Which scope do you own?

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I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE
mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any
photography?

Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version.



I'm very interested in this. I'd like to see what is actually possible with
telescopes that ordinary folk can own.


Would you care to share any of your photographs, or do you have any links to
sites that show what is possible?

I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something
better, but I know sod all about telescopes.

Regards


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I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something
better, but I know sod all about telescopes.


Tasco are not generally very good instruments. Anything sold in a
department store is just a toy. I'd say you really get what you pay for.
Quality lenses and mirrors are expensive and as size goes up the price
goes up faster. A rough guide, don't look at less than 3" aperture
costing about $1000 (the smallest worthwhile aperture). A 5" Mak or 8"
SCT might also be found for that sort of figure. Some Dobs are good
value and you can get about a 8-10" mirror for that. Check out Meade and
Celestron as starters. Then you'll have to add eyepeices (good ones are
more than $150)etc. I'd recommend you go to a star party, astronomers
are really nice and helpful and will help you get started. Quality
second hand kit can be good but good optics tend to hold their price...

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Thanks for changing the subject line. I'm surprised at how many suckers bit
on the bait and never changed the subject line...

Carry on,

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I mounted my new telescope on my boom. The first night was great, I
discovered a new planet, oddly linear in shape, which I call
Merjupvenars. Unfortunately, I fell asleep without dismantling the
scope, and in the morning, the sun made use of the gentle side to side
sway, and cut my boat in half.
Popeye

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"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE
mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any
photography?

Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version.



I'm very interested in this. I'd like to see what is actually possible with
telescopes that ordinary folk can own.


Would you care to share any of your photographs, or do you have any links to
sites that show what is possible?

I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something
better, but I know sod all about telescopes.

Regards


Donal
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I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE
mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any
photography?

Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version.



I'm very interested in this. I'd like to see what is actually possible with
telescopes that ordinary folk can own.


Would you care to share any of your photographs, or do you have any links to
sites that show what is possible?

I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something
better, but I know sod all about telescopes.

Regards


Donal
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Donal wrote:

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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I think the 9.25 is nice scope. I almost got that one. Is that a CGE
mount and a 9.25 with XLT coatings and a CF tube? Are you doing any
photography?

Yup, it's actually my second one as I also had the early version.




I'm very interested in this. I'd like to see what is actually possible with
telescopes that ordinary folk can own.


Would you care to share any of your photographs, or do you have any links to
sites that show what is possible?

I've got a cheap Tasco (optimum mag 105x). I'd like to get something
better, but I know sod all about telescopes.

Regards



Donal,

The capability of modern amateur eqiupment is staggering look at this:

http://www.buytelescopes.com/gallery/gallery.asp?sg=8

and there are lots of other amateur sites to browse.

Cheers






 
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