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Old 13-07-2012, 09:21 PM
Eyeball (Jack)
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There is no substitute for Aperture.

Gentlemen, I'm after a telescope and seek advice. Astrophotography is the name of the game. I don't profess to know a lot about telescopes and astronomy, however, have done enough now to justify purchasing a telescope that can meet my requirements. However, 70-80% just pure stargazing, with about 20% photography.

I understand that Dobsonian mounts aren't favourable for this task, and read somewhere Cassegrain telescopes on EQ mounts are better? I'm not a serious astrophotographer, nor astronomer, I'm not going to drop serious coin on something at this point in time.

Notwithstanding this, I was after something in the ballpark of about 500 bucks that would allow me to see the planets and some deep sky objects. I expect a lot for my 500 bucks though... 8" Saxon Dobs are on sale at the moment, but aren't great for photography so I hear?

It would be great to read some suggestions on what you'd think would suffice. In return I promise not to make any jokes about wanting to see Uranus, or similar remarks. Okay, not promise, but will do my best.


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