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Originally Posted by netwolf
Mark, I would look at the used market for an SCT, some good deals to be had locally. Some very good deals to be had from US. Have a look at Astromart. The real headache is getting finding someone willing to ship it and 2 who is capable of packing it well for shipment. I had a C8 Fastar sent over and it arrived safe and sound.
Have you ruled out a 8" Newt or Dob? If only visual then this or a 10" are
good bang for buck.
BTW I did notice a LX90 8" EMC in the used section price is very good compared to the new ACF OTA cost. IMHO a very good scope, my greatest regret is i sold mine. By far the best grab and go I ever had.
Edit: I just noticed there is more than one LX90 on sale one is a bit newer UHTC model.
Regards
Fahim
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Fahim,
I
am worried about transport if I buy from the US. I saw a used Vixen VC200L recently on eBay from the UK but skipped it for this same reason.
The prices are soo tempting though.
Thanks for the tips on the LX90, I'll have a look.
I own a 12" Newt but I'm sort of time-poor now and would just like to take out a smaller compact scope quick and easy. (I do have a slight concern I may be dissapointed a little going down in aperture.)
You know what? Now thinking it was a mistake to go too large?!
What's the old saying: Best scope is the one you use more often.
Thanks for your comments and advice.
