Need help in deciding which one , Ive been Looking at buying the skywatcher GOTO 14" Dob or the Meade Lightbridge Deluxe 16" .
The skywatcher GOTO is currently on special for $2500 while the lightbridge is $2000 , how do these scopes compare in quality ?
Would I be better off buying the Meade and fitting a Quality goto of my choice , or do the goto systems on the skywatcher work well ?
Ive also heard that the GSO mirror on the 16" Lightbridge can be hit and miss as far as quality goes , if this is the case would I be better off with the 14 " Skywatcher ?
So basically Im after a large dob with a goto that actually works well , any other suggestions on other brands would be appreciated .
hi neil'
i bought a second hand 16" lightbridge for star parties and to take to other locations away from home...i have a digital inclimator for alt and i use manual setting circle for az.i is very accurate easy to use.i can easy find 15 mag galaxies which are just faint whisps all for under $100.so for me the 16" was all about apeture the bigger the better...with a cheap setting circle.
hi neil'
i bought a second hand 16" lightbridge for star parties and to take to other locations away from home...i have a digital inclimator for alt and i use manual setting circle for az.i is very accurate easy to use.i can easy find 15 mag galaxies which are just faint whisps all for under $100.so for me the 16" was all about apeture the bigger the better...with a cheap setting circle.
that sounds like a good cost effective option Mozzie , cheers for the info , gives me something to think about . on a side note have you compared your scope with a skywatcher ?
that sounds like a good cost effective option Mozzie , cheers for the info , gives me something to think about . on a side note have you compared your scope with a skywatcher ?
i have a little 8" skywatcher and it's a great scope...but if you went the 16" you'll be glad you did...
also the skywatcher is heavier with both parts primary & secondary and the truss all joined together just slide apart..the meade is lighter and takes 5 mins to setup...
Hi I dont have either but I have looked thru both , and helped set them up , so ,,,,, Apature RULES !!! go the 16 inch , you wont be dissapionted .
The 16LB's are easy to set up and take down and Mozzies idea is a good one . .
Brian.
Hi I dont have either but I have looked thru both , and helped set them up , so ,,,,, Apature RULES !!! go the 16 inch , you wont be dissapionted .
The 16LB's are easy to set up and take down and Mozzies idea is a good one . .
Brian.
Yep 16" it is
Thx for the replys guys , Ive made my mind up to go 16" , now just to work out what one , . GSO/lightbridge or skywatcher
great choice neil... you will be happy with the 16"..know which one!!!! the one that you can afford and manage by yourself even look at a good second hand..
Hit the button on a 16" GSO from Andrews today a new shipment arriving in the next two weeks , now for the Argo Navis can anyone recommend an aftermarket tracking mod for the GSO ?
Hi I dont have either but I have looked thru both , and helped set them up , so ,,,,, Apature RULES !!! go the 16 inch , you wont be dissapionted .
a new shipment arriving in the next two weeks , now for the Argo Navis 
