DJ N
27-09-2006, 11:10 AM
Hi all,
The more I have been researching and visiting ‘star parties’, the more confusing it is becoming.
I have made the decision that I am getting rid of the 10” dob and looking at replacing it with an 8” SCT (shock horror – going down in aperture). I have really made up my mind that I do want go-to, tracking and improved portability. I initially considered Argo Navis for the dob, but just can’t get the dob to fit in the car together with my darling 4 year old and her booster seat (hence the reason for improved portability – and I just can’t bring myself to give away my little princess - ;) LOL).
Anyhow, I initially was very interested in the LX90, but now that I have managed to take a couple of shots of the moon with the dob, I now foresee that I would like the capability of a bit of astrophotography therefore I am now considering a GEM (in addition this would allow for other OTAs down the track). One I have been looking into is the C8 – SGT (downside is the CG5 does not have PEC). Alternatively I am considering purchasing an 8” SCT OTA and the HEQ5 Pro mount (but I suppose it would be better to wait for version 3 hand controller, assuming it would be available on the HEQ5).
Any thoughts (HELP!)
From a budgetary point of view, I was thinking around the 3k mark (give or take).
Cheers,
Daniel
The more I have been researching and visiting ‘star parties’, the more confusing it is becoming.
I have made the decision that I am getting rid of the 10” dob and looking at replacing it with an 8” SCT (shock horror – going down in aperture). I have really made up my mind that I do want go-to, tracking and improved portability. I initially considered Argo Navis for the dob, but just can’t get the dob to fit in the car together with my darling 4 year old and her booster seat (hence the reason for improved portability – and I just can’t bring myself to give away my little princess - ;) LOL).
Anyhow, I initially was very interested in the LX90, but now that I have managed to take a couple of shots of the moon with the dob, I now foresee that I would like the capability of a bit of astrophotography therefore I am now considering a GEM (in addition this would allow for other OTAs down the track). One I have been looking into is the C8 – SGT (downside is the CG5 does not have PEC). Alternatively I am considering purchasing an 8” SCT OTA and the HEQ5 Pro mount (but I suppose it would be better to wait for version 3 hand controller, assuming it would be available on the HEQ5).
Any thoughts (HELP!)
From a budgetary point of view, I was thinking around the 3k mark (give or take).
Cheers,
Daniel