What scope to start with?

[bazaud (Barry)]

I bought an eq6 today, no scope yet. Thinking of a SW ED80 to start with and later buying a larger scope and using the 80 as a guide scope. What are your thoughts.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by bazaud

I bought an eq6 today, no scope yet. Thinking of a SW ED80 to start with and later buying a larger scope and using the 80 as a guide scope. What are your thoughts.

The ED80 is perfect to start with.

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

Perfect Barry .
Brian.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Perfect choice.
It's a real work horse. You'll get years of pleasure from it.

[stanlite (Grady)]

Or you could do what i did and get a whoping great big 8inch newt and struggle for years till you get used to German equatorial mounts

[bazaud (Barry)]

Thanks... The ed80 looks like a winner.

[hollowcore (Mark)]

Why not the ED100, same size, not much difference in price?

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

Yep the ED100 is close in price , If I was a totally visual observer thats the way I would go , Mark , good point .
But if AP was my next step along this path , ( EQ6 mount ? ) the ED80 would be the better choice , so Buzaud whats your plans ?
Brian.

Originally Posted by hollowcore

Why not the ED100, same size, not much difference in price?