Hi folks
Located southern suburbs of Perth Western Aust wanting to view planets mostly for that quick fix but also looking to search out some DSO's.
I am going to purchase a refractor and this cannot be swayed. I will not be getting a reflector of any form on any mount.
Dillema l have is.....
Would a 70 to 80 mm apo be any better than a 127 f9.7 achro apart from the CA and colour fringing, which is why l went for the 127L @f9.7.
Unfortunately l don't have time to join a club, go to a star party, hire or anything else.
Just looking for confirmation that the larger achro will see more than a small apo? Happy to put whatever filter on the achro to improve things.
Planning on getting the BRESSER 127mm x 1200mm f/9.4 achromatic refractor with EXOS (EQ5) mount and steel tripod. Package includes 9mm, 15mm and 25mm Plossls plus a 2" adaptor, 2x Barlow. This should keep me happy for a long time.
Convinced myself to not get the 152L as it is a bit heavy for the exos mount/tripod l think but happy to be told otherwise plus it's only f7.
Budget is maxed at $1500.
Hope to be part of the Perth astronomy scene soon.
Your thoughts?
Cheers.
Red_Dog
