How often do you upgrade your telescope?

[04Stefan07 (Stefan)]

Had my first telescope (Celestron 60AZ) almost 2 years ago then upgraded quickly in December 2011. The first scope was only a budget one to introduce me into the world of Astronomy.

I probably won't be upgrading (my 130SLT and Skywatcher) for another few years.

How about you?

[ZeroID (Brent)]

Whenever the aperture or gadget fever gets too much to bear ....

[Ric]

I upgraded from my C8 orange tube to the LX200R 12" after 30 years.

I'm very happy with both and still spend equal time with them.

I'd like to upgrade my CCD camera to some a bit more modern but I'm currently restoring a motorbike which is also absorbing money like astrophotography, I think the camera will have to wait until next year.

[LewisM]

Until I found the RIGHT combo for me, it seems I traded off every month.

Vixen FL102S and a Vixen VC200L are the spot on duo for me. No plans on changing it, unless a Tak FSQ106 comes along cheaply

[Larryp (Laurie)]

I went through a few refractors during the past year until getting my Stellarvue SV90 Raptor-which is absolutely brilliant!
I don't think I will be doing any more upgrading.

[blink138 (Pat)]

Originally Posted by LewisM

Until I found the RIGHT combo for me, it seems I traded off every month.

Vixen FL102S and a Vixen VC200L are the spot on duo for me. No plans on changing it, unless a Tak FSQ106 comes along cheaply

an fsq 106 was sold today on iis for $1500! would that have been cheap enough?...... what a buy!!!
pat

[LewisM]

Bugger. Wish I had seen it

That's it - I quit work so I can watch the classifieds all day for when the next FSQ comes along.

[Stardrifter_WA]

Originally Posted by LewisM

Bugger. Wish I had seen it

That's it - I quit work so I can watch the classifieds all day for when the next FSQ comes along.

Bugger is right Lewis, I was looking at IIS classifieds this morning and went out about 10 minutes before it was listed. Wouldn't have mattered though, it was only listed for 6 minutes before it sold. 6 minutes!

Damned if I am going to sit here staring at the screen hoping that an FSQ comes up. I would like one, but I am not that keen.

I am hoping to pick up a high quality 'short focal length' refractor when in the US in July / August. May even find something at Stellafane! wooohoo, can't wait.

I have wanted to go to Stellafane for years and it is happening this year. Airfares and accommodation booked, just waiting on registration to open on 1st May, or thereabouts, according to the convenor.

Cheers Peter

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

Does one really have to keep upgrading a telescope like you have to keep upgrading Windows ?

After some years of buying the next-usually meaning more expensive DSLR/CCD/mount- I finally gave up and now just try and extract what I can with what I have

And I have so much gear and so little opportunity to use everything I own already...

[blink138 (Pat)]

Originally Posted by seeker372011

Does one really have to keep upgrading a telescope like you have to keep upgrading Windows ?

After some years of buying the next-usually meaning more expensive DSLR/CCD/mount- I finally gave up and now just try and extract what I can with what I have

And I have so much gear and so little opportunity to use everything I own already...

absolutely right narayan.......... for me i have bought my equipment as a minimum five year plan.......... after that i will re look at options
but since i have not even come close to managing my rig and imaging gear after two years, i have a fair old hard road ahead and i am really looking forward
pat

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

Yep , I like Lewis , Laurie and many others spent years buying and selling ( Just to see how good it was ) gear untill I now have all I need , 63mm - 210mm , Zeiss and Takahashi , thats me .
You get to a piont when to get any better , by a small amount costs megga $1000's and most of us cant afford it .
And like me and lots here , are happy with what we have now , but its taken years to get it .
IIS classifieds are the perfect place for an up/down grade . .
I have to really watch myself there .
Brian.

[Steffen]

I haven't sold any of the telescopes I have bought so far. I'd like to think that's because I've done my research carefully and chose wisely. Or it could be that I'm just a hoarder…

Cheers
Steffen.

[Stardrifter_WA]

Originally Posted by Steffen

I haven't sold any of the telescopes I have bought so far. I'd like to think that's because I've done my research carefully and chose wisely. Or it could be that I'm just a hoarder…

Cheers
Steffen.

Hi Stefan,

I have often asked myself, why do I have 4 telescopes? The simple answer is that they each serve a different purpose.

I could go into a justification for that, but I won't. The fact is, I just buy 'stuff' I know I like and I don't sell that 'stuff' either, in order to buy more 'stuff', as the 'stuff' I originally bought does what I bought it to do.

If 'stuff' comes out that my 'stuff' doesn't already do, then I just buy more stuff!

Oh 'stuff it', who am I kidding...............he who has the most toys wins!

[garymck (Gary)]

I've wasted heaps of money over the years swapping , changing, being dissatisfied, just like most others.

I've finally got just what I want and need (if need describes a scope obsession....). A VC200L (my second, after I stupidly sold my first on IIS) on a GPD2 for imaging, and a CPC 1100XLT for visual and planetary imaging. These are now it......except maybe for a piggyback refractor......or Hyperstar for widefield......or solar scope.....but no more selling.

cheers
Gary

[noswonky (Peter)]

I never go more than 25 years without upgrading.

[DavidU (Dave)]

Not often enough

[allan gould]

I dont upgrade just accumulate.
Make sure the colour schemes match and SWMBO doesnt notice.

[Steffen]

Originally Posted by allan gould

I dont upgrade just accumulate.
Make sure the colour schemes match and SWMBO doesnt notice.

Funny you should say that. I just ordered a MoonLite focuser in black (although I would have liked bright red) for the same reason

Cheers
Steffen.

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Originally Posted by Steffen

Funny you should say that. I just ordered a MoonLite focuser in black (although I would have liked bright red) for the same reason

Cheers
Steffen.

[allan gould]

Originally Posted by Steffen

Funny you should say that. I just ordered a MoonLite focuser in black (although I would have liked bright red) for the same reason

Cheers
Steffen.

All my moonlights are red, helps with the confusion.