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Old 07-05-2017, 02:06 PM
jman17
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Ideas on this Saxon scope and Skywatcher mount?

Hi,

I currently am using a SkyWatcher Heritage 130P scope which is a good scope for what it is but I am thinking about an upgrade to a more powerful scope. I am interested in the following Saxon 200DS F5 reflector for around $500 from AstroPetes, which is apparently for visual and photographic use. http://www.astropetes.com.au/telesco...wtAstro_8.html. I have also seen the following SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 GT mount, also from AstroPetes, for around $2300.
http://www.astropetes.com.au/Mounts/...AZ_EQ6_GT.html. I know that for $500 the OTA might not be as good as much more expensive ones but would it do a decent job until I could afford a more costly one, as I am on a limited budget. I would set it up with a coma corrector as recommended on the AstroPetes site, and I would want it for varied visual use and astrophotography. I know it is an expensive mount but using it in Alt Az mode for visual use sound appealing. If anyone could please give me some advice on this setup I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
jman17
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