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Scopes for permanent pier
Hi All,
I'm after recommendations on a new scope. Having just built a permanent pier with EQ6 Pro, I've discovered the scopes I already have aren't really compatible......
At the moment I have 3 Newts/Dobs (2x 8", 1x 12") but when mounted on the pier getting to the eyepiece is terrible. I also have an ED80, which is ok to use as far as eyepiece access goes, but it lacks aperture for visual use. Of course, the ED80 will be great for wide-ish field astrophotography.
So, I'm thinking I need something shorter than the Newts, and with the eyepiece at the back, something like an SCT, RC etc. I'd really like decent aperture for visual, plus the ability to use it for astrophotography as well.
I'm considering the following:
10 inch Meade LX200-ACF
10 inch GSO RC
11 inch Celestron (C11)
12 inch Meade LX200-ACF
What experience do you guys have with the above? I think 8 inch is too small for visual, so haven't included them. Are there other options in this size reange I haven't considered?
As I said, I want to use it for visual, as well as astrophotography.
Cheers,
Jason.
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