Robert, great point! Agree more members need to put back into the beginners forum rather than just us novices having to provide what little advice we have attained on our short journey. If it wasn't for a beginner question sitting there without an answer for a day I would never post here to be honest.
This is a call out to all experienced IISers to get involved with those new to the hobby.
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Originally Posted by madbadgalaxyman
Steffen,
Nice to here from a Maksutov aficionado.
Also, we don't get enough experienced people answering questions in the Beginners' forums (tends to be the same few people answering beginner's questions), so your input is most welcome.
Maksutovs have a very good reputation, but I have little experience with them. While not a beginner myself, I would appreciate some further comment from you regarding the relative optical performance of this design, compared to other designs. I do have some experience with an F15 Classical Cassegrain design , and these are also excellent.
I note that "Astronomy and Electronics Centre" has the 6 inch Maksutov optical tube assembly for about $1400
It appears to be an F10 Maksutov-Cassegrain.
It would have to be an excellent instrument, if I were to justify spending this much on a 6 inch OTA!
With the 4-6 inch Maksutovs and Apochromatic Refractors, we are looking at substantial extra cost, per a certain amount of aperture, and these instruments will suit some people;
but others will wish to go the quick and dirty 'Dobsonian route', and therefore have some money left over in order to save up for a HUGE "Deep Sky telescope.
-Robert
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