Had a look around this website as I searched the Internet for information about scopes (reviews etc..) and I'm quite impressed with this site, mainly because its Australian and the people posting in these forums talk about stuff we can get here (as opposed to CN).
Anyway, I'm about to purchase an AOE90S f6.6 (90x600mm) on an EQ3A mount refractor as my first scope does anyone have experience with this scope? Is there any recommended accessories to buy (the scope comes with a star diagonal and 3 plossl (6,12,25mm) eyepieces)? I'm probably going to change the 12mm eyepiece for a 15mm. I've been very impressed with AOE so far (havn't bought the scope yet) as they have been very helpful!
Just a bit about myself, and why I'm buying the faster refractor. I study in Melbourne (at uni) but I return to Perth during breaks, so I'm getting the shorter refractor to aid in portability. I'm probably going to purchase a larger scope (maybe an LXD75 6N, or some other Mak) later on. Also if I decide to do some astrophotography later on a lager scope I could use this smaller refractor as a guide scope.
I'll mainly (well, only) be using this refractor for astronomical visual useage.
I did consider getting the mount upgraded to an Eq-5 but i would like to have a ligher mount that i can take with me when I travel. Also I'm Hoping I can use the scope on my camera/video tripod if I want to use it in Alt-Az mode (at least for low power viewing).
Also considering that I might purchase an LXD75 in the future I don't think I'll need the bigger mount.
Thanks for the help anyway, I'll post up how the scope goes when I get it!
