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Thoughts on Skywatcher 4.5 inch Newtonian on EQ mount
Hi guys, keen to get your thoughts on the Skywatcher SW450, 4.5 inch Newtonian on Equatorial mount EQ 1/2 with motor drive.
This is a cheap telescope and I'm a beginner on a budget. I already have 70mm binoculars which are awesome. I would love to get an 8 inch dobsonian but don't have the cash.
My question is mainly about how good is a 4.5 inch aperature? I want to see the main deep sky objects at a decent level of detail. Will I be wasting my money on 4.5 inches of aperature? Is it decent enough?
Other question is regarding the mount. I want the telescope to track objects accurately. I understand this mount won't be good enough for astrophotography, but don't mind that. I just want to locate and smoothly track planets and galaxies - visual astronomy is my priority. Is this mount good for the job? What are the problems with it, if any?
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