Thanks to the excellent help of the forum members here, especially Laurie, I am happy to say I think I know what I want and where to get it.
If you see anything you can contribute to the build (criticism or suggestions), let me know. The objective was to buy what was needed only once, and not to scrimp on equipment (just price!).
If you have any of the bits I need and want to sell, let me know!
For the benefit of anyone interested in the same, and for my benefit (if you know where to get something cheaper, or have thoughts on anything) here we go.. :
Scope
80mm ED APO Triplet Scope (North group) Awaiting quote $
Focuser
Moonlite Focuser w/10:1 fine focus, 4.5" Drawtube w/ compression ring & Triknob w. Focus lock $461 inc. postage to AU
Diagonal (????)
Actually, just checked, North Group do not supply a diagonal. I'm up for suggestions.
There are bintel versions
here. Is there a better one? Thoughts?
70 degree eyepiece bits (lol!) (North Group) Awaiting quote $
SWA15
SWA32
SWA10
2" 2X Barlow
Right angle finder
Orion 9x50 illuminated Right-Angle correct image
Scope Camera Adaptor (for Sony Alpha)
2" UltraWide Prime Focus Telescope Adapter $79+freight
(replaces ring system and is supposedly better)
Mount
HEQ5 Pro Go To Andrews Communications $1199
Auto guider (future purchase)
Orion Starshoot Autoguider w/ 50mm guide scope from Bintel $399+freight
Field Flattener (future purchase, we'll see what I get without it)
Williams Optics - Flattener P-FLAT 4 Bintel $149
(this scope is recommended for 500mm+ - Does anyone KNOW whether it works on 480mm?)
Light Pollution Suppressor (future purchase, could be short term considering where I live and pollution levels)
Hutech LPS P2 48 48mm (2" eyepiece) LPS Filter $189+freight
Love to hear what you think!
