About to purchase first Scope

spacezebra (Petra) · #1 08-12-2005, 10:08 PM

Hi all

I have been researching a number of scopes and have narrowed my consideration down to the 8" (maybe 10) LXD75. I would appreciate any comments from those that have tried and tested this model.

Regards
SpaceZebra

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #2 08-12-2005, 10:20 PM

G'day AstroStripes!

I know nothing about LXD75's or any other type of Catadioptric scope but welcome to the community!

There are plenty of LX people in here to help you.

Cheers
Ken

spacezebra (Petra) · #3 08-12-2005, 10:35 PM

Hi there

I like the AstroStripes greeting.

Many thanks - I could not find any reviews on this site, but maybe I am not looking hard enough. I welcome any comments.

Regards
Petra

h0ughy (David) · #4 08-12-2005, 10:41 PM

OK I'll enter in to the frey. How much dosh you got! thats what it comes down to, because accessories will empy your pockets quicker than anything. the other is portability, then you have aparture fever, bigger is better (but not for you back). what car have you got, if it is a wagon the skys the limit, if not then get the smaller scope. the lxd75 mount will handle the 8" comfortably, but the 10" is definitely at its carrying limit.

if you can afford it a SCT is more compact for transportability.

Do you want the scope and setup for imaging?

do a search in the thread and find some information on different scopes and setups, there are heaps to look at. And everyone has their own opinion, just make sure its yours you listen to in the end, its your money!

spacezebra (Petra) · #5 08-12-2005, 10:46 PM

Hi HOUGHY

Budget stands at $3500, Rav 4. I would like to get into imaging one day - but still alot to learn. So a scope that will give that scope in the future would be great.

Regards
Petra

h0ughy (David) · #6 08-12-2005, 10:49 PM

next question, do you like to watch the planets or hunt for deep space objects? or just anything and everything you can

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #7 08-12-2005, 10:49 PM

Petra,

I did a quick search in here and there are no actual reviews on that scope yet. There are some threads about them but not reviews. Just go to search and enter lxd75. May be some reviews on google.

But I'm sure some members in here will help you.

spacezebra (Petra) · #8 08-12-2005, 10:50 PM

Hi again

Would like to discover my first Supernova! But love planets.

Regards
Petra

spacezebra (Petra) · #9 08-12-2005, 10:53 PM

Hi ballaratdragons

I thankyou for looking - I agree I could not find anything, yet! I will take your suggestion on borad and read more reviews.

Regards

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #10 08-12-2005, 10:54 PM

Hahaha! Good to see you are starting out small

I'd love to discover a super nova too!

spacezebra (Petra) · #11 08-12-2005, 10:56 PM

Hi BD

Yes, I like a challenge. But still a lot to learn.

Regards
Petra

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #12 08-12-2005, 10:57 PM

Yeah, Planets are cool, but Galaxies are cooler!!! and there are millions of them! LOL!

h0ughy (David) · #13 08-12-2005, 10:59 PM

Ok ditch the LDX75 and go for the
Meade LX90 - LNT 08" f/10 SCT
The original LX90 just got better with the addition of LNT technology. Set up is now a breeze with auto levelling and true north alignment the date and time is stored in the scope. The addition of a red dot Smartfinder makes identification of the alignment star much easier. The rigid mount even puts short/medium exposure astrophotography within reach!
Click here to learn more.

$2,895.00

this will leave you with a very portable scope with goto and options to expand later. If you can't polar align now this scope is ideal to learn the sky with and you can build onto it for the future. this will leave you with some change for eyepieces and dew heaters and a battery.

I say this IMO because with a goto setup like this you can be up and running very quickly and be chasing objects to you hearts desire easily. I am sure others will disagree, but as I said IMO.

another option is a EQ6 with synscan and an optical tube of your choice, say an ed80 and save your pennies for a clelestron 9.25" SCT.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #14 08-12-2005, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Hi BD

Yes, I like a challenge. But still a lot to learn.

Regards
Petra

Geez, another one calling me 'BD'. Phil, I think that's your fault, you started it!

spacezebra (Petra) · #15 08-12-2005, 11:04 PM

Hi HOUGHY

Many thanks for you advice, I will kick into some more reading. Not sure that I know all the Ice Lingo yet IMO?

Regards
Petra

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #16 08-12-2005, 11:04 PM

Nah, get a dob!

Sorry, had to get that in!!!!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #17 08-12-2005, 11:05 PM

IMO = In my opinion.

Houghy, there is no link in your post above.

spacezebra (Petra) · #18 08-12-2005, 11:07 PM

Hi BD

You will be surprised the number of people that have said "get a dob". I think that I need to see to compare.

Regards
Petra

h0ughy (David) · #19 08-12-2005, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Hi HOUGHY

Many thanks for you advice, I will kick into some more reading. Not sure that I know all the Ice Lingo yet IMO?

Regards
Petra

IMO = in my opinion

don't blow your dough on something you don't or can't setup easily and quickly, you will loose interest unless you can link up with some devoted Mad people (thats what my wife calls us)

h0ughy (David) · #20 08-12-2005, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

IMO = In my opinion.

Houghy, there is no link in your post above.

wasn't meant to be one BD, just an example of how to spend someone elses money