14 inches

[spearo (Frank)]

Ok, I'll put this in the "wanted " section as well but i thought this is also open to general discussion given the import restrictions...

I'm seriously itching to get a 14 inch C14 XLT or a Meade if i can find one.

I'm considering overseas (tricky and would have to get a used C14 then)

C14XLTs are selling for $4k in US now.

1) Anyone got any ideas of what I can get locally?

2) Anyone know someone who'd sell their 14" Celestron C14 or Meade?

I'll be putting it on a G11

Thanks
frank

[KG8]

Maximum Useful Magnification: 840x
Focal Length: 153.9" (3910mm)
Weight: 45.00 lb

About the weight of a 20L drum of petrol and anyone can lift a 20L drum. Good luck in your hunt, keep us updated too.

[Bassnut (Fred)]

A Meade 14" on a G11 for astrophotography is probably not a good idea, a 12" is already pushing it.

[renormalised (Carl)]

Originally Posted by spearo

Ok, I'll put this in the "wanted " section as well but i thought this is also open to general discussion given the import restrictions...

I'm seriously itching to get a 14 inch C14 XLT or a Meade if i can find one.

I'm considering overseas (tricky and would have to get a used C14 then)

C14XLTs are selling for $4k in US now.

1) Anyone got any ideas of what I can get locally?

2) Anyone know someone who'd sell their 14" Celestron C14 or Meade?

I'll be putting it on a G11

Thanks
frank

Go here:

https://www.bintelshop.com.au/welcome.htm

and then think about getting a Paramount ME mount. Your G11 with a 14" Meade or Celestron and all the accessories will be too heavy for the G11. Or get the Losmandy Titan mount if you can't afford the Paramount mount.

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by spearo

I'm seriously itching to get a 14 inch C14 XLT or a Meade if i can find one.

.....................I'll be putting it on a G11

Thanks
frank

Not a good idea....... why a 14" with so much focal length?

Cheers
Peter

[Bassnut (Fred)]

LOL, this guy has a thick skin, oooh, so much pain will ensue.

[spearo (Frank)]

Thanks everyone,
I thought this particular thread had been removed which is why I only noticed it now.
The C14 is 45lbs and in time will use a self guided sbig so may well be manageable without the weight of guidescope/extra camera/plate etc

for now though
I'll see how I go

Thanks
frank