Looking for advice

michaelb · #1 11-05-2008, 09:53 PM

I am about to upgrade my telescope hoping somebody out there can assist.

I want to get either a Celestron CPC 8 XLT or the Nextstar 8E has anybody used either of these with the Next Image S/SYS Imager.

Like to hear from you if you have.

Mick B

wavelandscott (Scott) · #2 11-05-2008, 10:29 PM

It might be helpful to know what you are upgrading from...also I suspect a little background about what you hope to do with the gear would also be helpful.

iceman (Mike) · #3 12-05-2008, 02:33 AM

Hi Mick,

to IceInSpace!

Also tell us about your budget, and like Scott says, what you hope to photograph?

What are your requirements for a scope?

michaelb · #4 18-05-2008, 08:22 PM

Folks

I am currently using a Powerseeker 127, just getting into the whole deal and want to have a crack at getting some video and still shots of the planets. Getting sick of manual position changes so I am looking at a GPS attached to a drive motor and a reasonable telescope.

Still, learning so I will probaly only spend about $3.5k to $4k this time around.

Townsville has some excellent skies over the next 5 months and the weather is sooo good. Feel a bit for you down the chilly south.

Any advice is appreciated.

Mick B