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Old 11-06-2006, 10:46 PM
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Now you will cause an argument!

2 different scopes for 2 different uses! Hmmmm

I am staying out of this one, sorry.

No, that would be unfair.

Firstly, a 12" dob can be used for Astropics but you will need some form of tracking to get decent pics. Some of us have had a bit of success without tracking but it is very frustrating. To track a 12" dob you will need either an EQ mount (VERY expensive) or an Equatorial platform. Someone may know prices, I don't.

Does the Celestron have tracking? How stable is it's mount?
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