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Old 29-01-2017, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by samward View Post
Thanks Alan. I will investigate the Dobsonians further. Is it possible to add the GoTo system after the fact and/or does that just end up being an expensive way of doing things? (just thinking it would be a good way of helping the kids to see without as much frustration).

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Sam
Computerised "Go-To" upgrade kits are available for Skywatcher collapsible DOBs (8" 10" 12" 14" 16" models). I don't know the prices, they are P.O.A. but I would imagine they would be around $1,000 upwards depending on the size.
So it would be a little more expensive, but not overly for what you get.

I would recommend the Skywatcher 10" collapsible model. Not too big, not too small. (In My Humble Opinion).
[Obviously the goto option makes the base heavier to move, at about 28kg I think]

And although they are not suitable for "Long Exposure" faint DSO imaging, they do have the unique ability to be able to attach a DSLR directly to the focus tube for quick (up to a few seconds?) photography. But I am yet to try this out myself.

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