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Thank you Malcolm.
Interesting read. I had decided today that I will get the GSO and explained that with the eyepieces it comes with, it will allow me to learn/see how each eyepiece works (the views it provides) and from there, as I get experience, I can then decide which 'expensive' eyepiece I want in given sizes (based on experience gained). I had even decided 3 cheap eyepieces that come with scope is better than 1 good one simply because it allows me to learn what particular size I tend to use more.
So I decided on a GSO 12" from Andrews wesbite. In fact, from what I read...
The mirrors come at 1/12 min, some come up to 1/16 wave length... (whatever that means, I assume how good the mirror is ground/smoothed over).
It also comes with a whole bunch of accessories.
Also includes a right-angle correct image 8 x 50 finderscope, 2" Crayford style microfocuser with 10:1 fine focusing, 2" to 1.25" adaptor, fan and premium GSO 9mm, 15mm and 25mm 1.25" fully multi-coated Plossl eyepieces!
BONUS GSO 2" SV30mm eyepiece!!
I think this is great, 4 different eyepieces to use and get an understanding of, the views provided etc before spending on Televue Ethos eyepieces for $750ea.
I will stop in there tomorrow to have a look!.
Btw - 1/12 - 1/16 wave length thingie... please explain what that is, and how good is that in relation to say a 'perfect' parabolic mirror that you spend a few good thousand on... just for 'reference' sake.
Also, when you refer to 'red dot' for star hopping... sorry for the dumb question but, I have a picture in my mind of a hand held laser pointing at the stars and some how you should see a red dot on the sky like when people point lasers at a Cinema screen... some how I doubt you are saying that but that is what is in my head...
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