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Old 16-12-2007, 10:29 PM
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Red face Ioptron refractor

I need some advice.
http://www.sirius-optics.com.au/ioptron_refractor.htm
It seems like a nice setup, with an 80mm refractor, GPS and GoTo and a 50,000 object database.
For only $620!!
It also comes with either a small reflector or a small Mak.
I'm torn. I could buy this NOW ( instant gratification}, or should I save up and buy an ED 80 on a GEM with GoTo.
I'd love to delve deeper into astrophotography, but the payload on the Ioptron with the refractor is quite small.
But you can just buy the mount and tripod for $545 then put the camera and lens on that. http://www.sirius-optics.com.au/ioptron_mount.htm

Will someone please push me in the right direction.
Thanks.
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