question

james · #1 31-07-2005, 10:21 PM

hey guys, sorry for not being on that much jsut work is a pain im too tired to log onto my comp
anyways

since i got the dob 10", can u get like a finderscope for it and a motor or dobs cant get those.
also im thinking about selling it since i only used it 4 times in 3 months since i started working, since i only get 10-15min viewing time before i have to goto bed then wake up and goto work. how much do u think its still worth
its a Dob 10'' GS 880 with 2.5mm,4mm,6mm, 2xmag, and 3 more pieces that i cant remember the sizes. and camera adapter tube. moon filter
reason i want to sell is i got no time to look for something, im jsut gonna buy 1 of those telescopes with the locater on it.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #2 31-07-2005, 10:28 PM

James,

Your scope should've come with a finderscope! Unless you mean something like a Telrad!

As far as motors you can get an item called an EQ platform which tracks Dobs. Or you can mount the scope on an EQ6 Equatorial mount with motor drives.

It would be good if you didn't have t sell it as you will regret it on those clear nights when you have plenty of time to spare. Might not be often but when they come you won't be saying 'wish I still had my Dob.

james · #3 31-07-2005, 10:30 PM

i mean the computer ones that u type in the cordinates and it goes there etc etc

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #4 31-07-2005, 10:32 PM

There are many types of GoTo scopes (computerised find the object scopes).

james · #5 31-07-2005, 10:34 PM

are there add-ons for the dobs to be able to use it

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #6 31-07-2005, 10:38 PM

James this is about the simplest method to turn a dob into a non-motor driven GoTo style scope. It helps you find things quick!
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=3178

[1ponders] (Paul) · #7 31-07-2005, 11:35 PM

James are you definately selling? If so we'll move this post to buy and sell

james · #8 01-08-2005, 05:42 PM

maybe.

rmcpb (Rob) · #9 02-08-2005, 08:38 AM

James, If you have room to store the socpe, don't sell it! You will regret it later. If kept clean and dry it won't go off and will be there when you have more time on your hands.

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #10 02-08-2005, 09:43 AM

James:

a dob takes virtually no time to set up. In contrast a GoTo needs to be set up, polar aligned (maybe) and then two or three star aligned.

It actually takes longer to get going and there is a heck of a lot more gear to carry in and out of the house...you will need power in the first instance