Pt 2 ...
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Originally Posted by robz
The newtonians have and are a proper nuisance, in having to check and collimate the optical path, rotate that bloody tube to get to the eyepeice and are heavy and long, making set up just that bit harder.
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I can't (and won't) tell you what to feel and if these are your feelings, a Newtonian is probably not for you and there is nothing wrong with that at all.
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Originally Posted by robz
Have never owned a SCT, but have allways wanted a big one............wish me luck coz I'm gonna need it  |
Don’t for a moment think I’m ridiculing your choice – I’m not. All I hope is that you choose for the right reasons. There are many reasons that make the Schmidt-Cassegrainian a legitimate choice for many people. No argument there at all. Going down that path because you hope for better visual planetary images is not one of them. Going down that path because you believe you are guaranteed higher quality optics … ditto. Some people also go down the S/C path because of peer-pressure or because they find them aesthetically pleasing (ie pretty). Personally I don’t buy telescopes to look at, but if that’s important to you as a buyer, well that’s your choice and I won’t argue about your feelings. Personally I choose a telescope based on what it’s like to look though, not look at!
Very best of luck with your choice and I sincerely hope that whatever you settle on, it will bring you many hours of observing pleasure.
Best,
Les D