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Originally Posted by that_guy
you reckon i could get those under $1000? sounds like pushing the budget a bit aha.
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Your not going to get much new in the way of imaging refractors or SCTs for up to $1000. You might be able to pick up a user ED refractor for that price. Don't buy achromat refractors if you want to image. Don't try imaging with an SCT, they are slow (from an f ratio point of view), and would require a guide setup. Maybe an ED80, or ED100, would fit your budget. Watch the Classifieds here for bargains.
You could pick up a new 6" or 8" GSO Imaging Newt under your budget, that could be handled by the HEQ5 mount. Andrews has the new 8" carbon fibre tube inaging newt on their website for $599. The 6" f5 steel tube newt would be ok and its only $379. but check with Luke at Andrews to see how much the 8" carbon tube model would weigh, they seem like a bargain. Those GSO imaging newts are the best value in your price range.
Good luck.
). Theres a very good chance ill just downgrade back to a 10" dob but just seeing what other alternatives there are. Is there a scope i can mount on my heq5 that can be used for both visual and AP? I'm trying not to use Newts on EQ mounts for the permanent back and neck injuries it'll cause, I'm assuming the only go is either a large aperture refractor or an SCT. Any suggestions on which ones I should be looking at? Hoping to not have to break the bank so anything sub $1000 would be great.
