which ed 80?

[stavroz]

I would have liked to make it to Kulnura but i have a feeling even if i could make it i would end up wanting to get a 20".
If i stick with something smaller i can stay blissfully ignorant and can have some fun with the smaller scope for a few years and not have to worry about collimation, transportation, storage and free time required of the bigger scopes.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by stavroz

I would have liked to make it to Kulnura but i have a feeling even if i could make it i would end up wanting to get a 20".
If i stick with something smaller i can stay blissfully ignorant and can have some fun with the smaller scope for a few years and not have to worry about collimation, transportation, storage and free time required of the bigger scopes.

he's hooked, in denial already! Listen to Ken! he is all knowing and wise. but he lives i the sticks with little or no light pollution. get something you feel comfortable with - if in doubt visit a astro club and speak to the members, then go out and get a skywatcher ED80 . I liked it so much I wished I owned the company

[jase (Jason)]

I refer to a cloudy nights thread:
Which 80ED? - http://cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/s...Number/1211701

If you can afford it - get a Tak and never look back.

[g__day (Matthew)]

I have a Megrez 80mm (Williams Optics) scope piggy backed on a C9.25" on a CG5 and I think this is a great combination for its price bracket and intended use. Widefield views on Meg are superb, for faint objects a larger scope is the go.

I think biases aside there is great and consistent advice on this topic. May I suggest you read http://www.atscope.com.au/visual.html particularly the sections on What do you want to do with your telescope? and What can I expect to see through a smaller telescope?