6" SN vs Meade AR5 vs 6" Schmidt Cass

Kirkus (Kirk) · #1 28-01-2009, 06:04 AM

I know the answers to this will be varied, but I'm just curious what some of you think.

I'm currently learning to image (mostly long exposure with a DSLR) with a 6" Schmidt Newtonian (FL=700 - f/5).

I can afford to buy a used Meade AR-5 (FL=1143 - f/9) or a new 6" Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain (FL=1500FL - f/10).

Would either/both of these other scopes perform better than my SN?

Would one be better than the other?

I certainly appreciate any thoughts or opinions.

Lester · #2 28-01-2009, 07:01 AM

The longer FL scopes would be better for planetary viewing and imaging, the SN would be better for deep sky.

Kirkus (Kirk) · #3 29-01-2009, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester

The longer FL scopes would be better for planetary viewing and imaging, the SN would be better for deep sky.

Thank you, Lester. I'll hang on to the SN!