Telescope choice for an Amateur
Really have enjoyed all the information available on Iceinspace.
I purchased a 114mm Saxon Reflector about a year back, which at the time was probably the best thing I had bought myself in years. I am out with it every possible night, and after receiving a few tips from another member (Bojan) even had the joy of traveling outside the city to a recommended spot to observe the night sky.
Only problem for me is now that I have seen whats out there, I really want to see more of it! I have been looking around for something with a little more power, and came across a 200mm Saxon Reflector for about $1000.00.
Could someone please give me their opinion on this sort of telescope? I know that the Saxon telescopes are really one of the cheaper telescopes on the market, and probably not the best quality, but being such an amateur all i see is the fact the the aperture is so much bigger than my current 114mm version.
Am i really just wasting my money on this thing, or is it something that I should really consider (as long as i get a dual axis motor drive)?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Tim
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