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Old 13-02-2006, 08:37 AM
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Don't do it to yourself Bob. Certainly not at that price. Especially once you consider postage to get it here. You probably wouldn't see much change out of $1800 -$1900. You'll get a much better deal over here in Aus.

Even if the optics and ota are up to scratch that mount would probably drive you nuts trying to carry that ota. If you have a look at Ezystyles scope here http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=7577 you will see that it is almost the same scope and mount.

As an alternative check out some of the scopes at Myastroshop, if you're dead keen on getting one on an equatorial mount. This one is a slightly slower scope so will be more forgiving when selecting eyepieces plus the mount is better (though I'd try for a better tripod. preferably with tubular steel legs) and is only half the price http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...asp?id=MAS-028

Or check out this page for one that grabs you http://www.myastroshop.com.au/products/reflectors.asp
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