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Old 27-12-2006, 02:18 PM
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Comparing 6" mak-cass scopes

I'm considering a 6" maksutov-cassegrain for backyard astronomy, primary lunar and planetary, but with occasional DSO use and transport to dark skys. I don't need goto or motorised drives.

I've identified the following telescopes for sale locally:

http://www.astronomyonline.com.au/De...ID=124&cid=197

http://www.astronomyonline.com.au/De...D=2041&cid=197

http://www.astronomyonline.com.au/De...ID=122&cid=197

Each scope has a different price, which is partly attributable to the alternate accessories. However, the optics, while similar, are also different and I suspect that this is the main cause of the difference in prices.

I'm trying to understand what additional value (in terms of observing experience) I would receive by buying the premium scope. How much difference would there be in the optics of these 3 scopes for visual observing?
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