{deep breath}Here Goes...
Hello All.
I bought my first scope about 5 weeks ago. Newt 150/750 on EQ3. (ebay
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I bought my second scope about 4 weeks ago Newt 200/1000 on EQ5 (SW600)
Third scope arrived a week ago. Newt 114/900 Bushnell goto.
Looking for scope number four at present.
Sorry. I know I have a problem.
But I really like the little Goto. Its cool (although it would be good if it weere a little more accurate - any suggestions? Please?).
Anyway, my point is EQ mounts are a pain. (literally) and you have to keep rotating the tube. The goto is on a simple fork that I find much nicer to view through.
I was considering buying a bigger goto (Meade LX90 or Celestron SGT - probably only 8").
I'd like to go bigger, but I want it to be portable and from what I can see, anything bigger than an 8" is going to be too heavy even SCT - right?
So I am thinking SCT or MC or you know those little ones with the big focal length.
But I also have to decide between mounts.
My first thought is NOT EQ.
Correct me if I am wrong, but spending ages balancing levelling and setting celestial south gets screwed the first time you have to loosen the tube rings and rotate the tube? Right?
Or am I missing something here.
Because, I could just buy the goto upgrade for my SW600.
Do I sound confused, sorry.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks even more for responding.
Cheers
Allan
PS: is anyone out there who hasn't gone to the SPSP.