Which Scope?

[Striker (Tony)]

Those Andrews prices are cheaper now....only by a few hundred....I was quoted $4475 for the C11 with CG-5 Mount.....

I took a picture of my unit so far...I dont know why the C11 turned out so light in grey when it's virtualy the same color as the Orion ED...? oh well here it is...

[gbeal]

Get a decent mount, like the EQ6 (or similar), and be prepared to muck about with the OTA, until you find one that suits your needs. The mount, if it is good enough, will last you while you fine tune the requirements of the tube.
I have done this with the EM200 mount, and currently use a Mewlon 180 (darn nice scope), but will go bigger as soon as I can find someone to take the Mewlon, hint hint.
Depends on a whole bunch of things. The C11 OTA will be nice, but has a decent price tag, and is becoming near the edge of portability.
Gary

[Jonathan]

Thanks for the suggestion Dave.... a bit too big maybe. If I bought one I'd have nothing to upgrade to in the future.

I get the hint Gary, can't help you there. Try converting one of these Dob owners. Thanks for the advice.

Impressive setup Striker, looking good.

[slice of heaven]

Ahh thats what the NewTonyan scope looks like.

I agree Jonathon Very impressive.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally posted by Jonathan
Try converting one of these Dob owners.

I could be easy to convert! If someone will pay for the GoTo Shmitt-Cass for me.

[Dave47tuc (David)]

Good Luck with your choice Jonathan

If i can ever afford one this will be my new scope. Got my keno numbers in

http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?t=&pid=8381&m=

One Day

[atalas]

Dave your such a tease !


Louie

[mick pinner]

is the standard visual back on the scope 1.25 or 2"?

[Striker (Tony)]

Thanks Dave...another for the shopping cart.....lol

[Dave47tuc (David)]

Originally posted by mick pinner
is the standard visual back on the scope 1.25 or 2"?

4" I think Mick.

Yes Tony buy one, then sell it to me when your done with it

[Jonathan]

After recieving a very good quote from Andrews Communications I've ordered a new telescope. I've gone with a Celestron 11" SCT carbon fibre OTA on an EQ6 mount with skyscan. I should have it some time next month so I apologise in advance for the weather in Adelaide.
Thankyou to those who gave valuable advice.

[iceman (Mike)]

Well done Jonathan! Sounds like you and striker can have races with them

I'm sure you'll be blown away by the views.. 11" compared to your 125.. nice work!