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Originally Posted by casstony
Hi Adam, just a couple of points:
Celestron refractors are especially overpriced in Australia and you can usually get the same scope but Skywatcher branded for a lot less. Andrews Communications have the 120mm achromatic refractor you're considering on an EQ5 mount (heavier duty mount than the Omni package) for $1200. Buy local if you can, but only if the price is within reason.
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That little tidbit is quite useful casstony. I've been looking at andrewscom as my source because from what I've seen, in almost all cases, they sell the same thing cheaper (sometimes massively so) than other sites I've checked.
Although I did know that Celestron and Skywatcher are both owned by Synta, I didn't know that the 120 celestron had a twin in the Skywatcher range (or that they had body doubles for many scopes)... veeerrry interesting.
I've also just checked, the one you're referring to is on the GOTO mount. They've got the same EQ5 mount without GOTO for $900 including shipping. hmm...
Thanks to Astroron for your input as well. I'm not surprised that so many are suggesting a dob. Only option is to get my eye over a few in person to see what can be seen, as ultimately, that's the acid test. Who knows? I might even change my mind and go for a dob.
It'd have to be pretty special to get my mind off the BD 120 APO or the lx90 though.
