What to buy?

[xelasnave]

The Universe will provide all...
I have been offerred (from a neighbour) a caravan fridge and a truck...how good is that..
No doubt Andrews will be on the phone later to get me to do a test on the new 11 inch and goto mount ... now if the pixies can just get the observatory up all will be perfect.
I am the luckiest unlucky guy on the planet
alex

[ving (David)]

i say just sendthe money to me if you are worried about spending it

[xelasnave]

Thank you Ving send me your address written on a $100 note so I can send you the cash.
alex

[ving (David)]

$100 note... havent seen one of those for ages!

[xelasnave]

OK just use 2 fifties
alex

[rogerg (Roger)]

Hmm, 4k. Obviously must be spent on astro gear, there's no decision there.

As for what, well it would get a nice SBIG, but not nice enough. I think I'd go with these:

1) Megrez 80mm F/7 ED Triplet APO OTA, Package includes 2 speed Focuser, 2" Extender and Carrying Case $1440AUD

2) Vixen Sphinx SXW mount $2425AUD

Mmmmm. Never can resist good WO gear, and I'm dieing to own a Sphynx just for the fun of it.

OK, now I'm depressed that I don't have any money to buy new astro toys. Thanks.

Roger.

[xelasnave]

MMM I like your gear 12 inch, 80mm and a fantastic mount. I am surprised you put the Vixen mount ahead of the Losmandy, what did I miss? Is that the vixen mount with the "star" book? if so I understand your interest.
alex

[rogerg (Roger)]

Originally Posted by xelasnave

MMM I like your gear 12 inch, 80mm and a fantastic mount. I am surprised you put the Vixen mount ahead of the Losmandy, what did I miss? Is that the vixen mount with the "star" book? if so I understand your interest.
alex

Money money money

4K would only get me the Losmandy GM-8 with no telescope, where as the sphinx is an excellent compromise and will get me under the 4k budget

I like the sphinx because:
- easy setup
- no fuss
- no external cables
- for small scope no counter weight even required
- all in one goto starbook reducing the need for a laptop nearby

I obviously chose the Losmandy, but I often wish I had the sphinx for use as a easy fun portable mount with a small OTA .. .MMmmm. Of course the Losmandy wins for PE and "technical capabilities" - for astro photography the Losmandy is a winner. But the Sphinx looks so fun!



Roger.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

If you are interested in a Losmandy Alex, check out Gerald Sargents one he has in Buy and sell. With all the extras it's a great deal, and you will still have enough for an ED80