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Old 01-04-2013, 09:13 AM
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absolut (Rob)
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Hi Kali and

As an owner of the Saxon 909EQ2 (purchased from OzScopes), I can only recommend you don't get the EQ version... That mount is now sitting in the back of my closet. The scope is quite good though (for a cheapie). Only 1 of the eyepieces is respectable, the 10mm that came with mine is awful!

I'm going to give you the advice that I didn't have when I bought my scope (I am a really bad impulse buyer!).
Get "The Backyard Astronomers Guide" and read it.

First thing they tell you about a 90mm scope is it should be on a sturdier EQ3 mount. The EQ2 is particularly nasty with this long refractor... you spend the whole time waiting for the wobbles to settle before you can spend any time looking at anything! That said, the AltAz mounts have their own quirks. Research is your friend. If nothing else, read the reams of amazing advice that can be found on IceInSpace!...

Additionally I recommend you take a look at www.bintel.com.au
I've had nothing but excellent advice and amazing service from them!!

In short, my biggest regret (easily worth $200-400 wasted) is not reading the book first!...

So, please read it!...
Please...
Pretty please...

Good reading and clear skies!!
Rob
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