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Originally Posted by Ian Robinson
Re dobs:
Yes , you have to manually push them about to keep objects in view (you'll get sick of that !!!), and they don't have slow motion controls.
But they can be set up each night lightning fast - no polar alignment required.
You can motorise dobs - costs real money !!
You can put digital setting circles on them too - costs real money !!
Dobs are not so flash for astrophotography unless you add an equatorial platform under the base plate .... cost ya real money unless you make your own , and you will get field rotation in long exposures.
Most the el-cheapo small dobs have base plates made from particle board - the cheap stuff - bad news if they regularly get wet sitting on damp dewy grass - the stuff swells and disintegrates.
There doesn't seem to be a 6" or 8" dob cheaper than the Skywatcher 6" you've settled on (Meade , GSO, Bintel, AOS, other ?? , I think Celestron no longer make dobs) so nothing to be gained in your case - unless someone knows of a good 6 or 8" dobs being sold somewhere in Oz.
Many people buy a dob , and later buy a EQ mount and tripod and tuberings so they have the best of both worlds. A lot to be said for that approach.
Dob's aren't for everyone though.
Here's Skywatcher's site http://skywatchertelescopes.com.au/H...%2cProductName |
I think I wanna go for the skywatcher 150mm I will give andrews a call once I am on my lunch brake in 15 minutes and see is available.
you mentioned the x50 finderscope right?
Which lens?
Skywatcher 1.25" Plossl eyepiecesTypePrice $(AUD)6.3mm, 7.5mm and 10mm, 12.5mm, 17mm, 20mm, and 25mm$29.00 Each32mm and 40mm$39.00 Each
Skywatcher 1.25" Super Plossl eyepiecesTypePrice $(AUD)6.3mm, 7.5mm, 12.5mm, 17mm and 20mm focal lengths$49.00 Each
This one ok as finderscope ?
Finderscope, 9 x 50 with holder and block base
The updates on the telescope are cool with the camera and all that stuff...can do some good updates and they support then the 1.25 size which i know now.
The DOB just does not seem to attract me at all,but the skywatcher for that price is highly attractive,depending on the options to pay Ill do it today
