Tony_
14-01-2013, 06:13 PM
G'day,
I have been imaging with a c9.25 / CGEM mount. I want to get a 80mm ed apo refractor to take wider field shots, also it will be easier to track etc. than a c9.25 at F10.
I know Taks etc are the best but I don't want to spend that sort of money - also I'm not after award winning images (not from my light infested backyard).
Basically I am after minimum abberation (especially purple halos) and a relatively flat field. I recently took some shots with my Orion ST80 guidescope, apart from these 2 factors (severe) it looked quite good.
I'm currently considering Skywatcher, William Optics, Orion or Long Perng. What experience do people have with these - any other recommendation? Should I keep away from any in particular. Any advice is appreciated. Will I need a field flattener with any of these? I want to spend less than $1k total.
Regards,
Tony.
I have been imaging with a c9.25 / CGEM mount. I want to get a 80mm ed apo refractor to take wider field shots, also it will be easier to track etc. than a c9.25 at F10.
I know Taks etc are the best but I don't want to spend that sort of money - also I'm not after award winning images (not from my light infested backyard).
Basically I am after minimum abberation (especially purple halos) and a relatively flat field. I recently took some shots with my Orion ST80 guidescope, apart from these 2 factors (severe) it looked quite good.
I'm currently considering Skywatcher, William Optics, Orion or Long Perng. What experience do people have with these - any other recommendation? Should I keep away from any in particular. Any advice is appreciated. Will I need a field flattener with any of these? I want to spend less than $1k total.
Regards,
Tony.