[netwolf]

Hi All,

I am considering a smaller portable EQ mounted setup. The highest i could afford is probably a 6" to 8" skywatcher Mak on a EQ5 type mount. These are about the $1000 mark which i can probably save up early next year. I want a more portable solution with tracking to my 10" dob. I also would consider a older 8" SCT OTA on a EQ5 type mount. I am not concenred with Goto right now but more with decent tracking. Enough to nab some Planets.

I know people dont advise MAK's for DSO's but what is the problem with using a focal reducer to speed these up.

I would apreciate if people would also post Images they have taken Planetary and DSO with 6" Mak's like the Skywatcher or Saxon, and or a 6" SCT.

Also what is the current going second hand rate for say a upto 15 year old 8" SCT and what are peoples experinces with such older scopes.

Regards
Fahim