"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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Donal wrote:



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...

Cheers

"Navigator" wrote:

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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,

LP

boob**** should have got one.

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

"Donal" wrote in message ...
"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
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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