Hi everyone,
I am looking at buying a new scope to replace my Dob and I'm after something for visual observations (not photography at this stage) and is also light and portable (literally set up in seconds or minutes- a true "plonk 'n' go" scope).
I'm considering buying:
Skywatcher 102mm x 500mm refractor on an AZ3 mount ($479)
or
Skywatcher 102mm Maksutov with single axis (RA) motor drive kit on a EQ2 mount ($549)
My needs are simplistic as my overall goal is to buy a telescope that will get me outside the most.
Do you think there are any reasons for me not to buy either one based on my requirements?
Does that particular equatorial mount on the Mak require a lot to set up?
I thought I would get as much advice as possible before I made a decision, and I figured you are the guys with a wealth of knowledge!
Thanks for your help.
Cheers!
