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Old 04-09-2012, 07:28 PM
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Position, position, position. The best optics in the world will give you a blurry image on wobbly mount.

Hence, half the budget...maybe more ... should go on the mount...you need to think Benz here...not Great-Wall
I agree but how much is the difference between say a losmandy and a pmx? The $ are different but is it proportional to the output difference?

I suppose that knowing that makes a difference because if the gap is not as much as the atmosphere you are imaging (seeing etc) then it may not b be necessary?
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Old 04-09-2012, 07:35 PM
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Easy one Paul. Paramount MX ($11,000) and Tak TOA-130 ($9,000) - a good imaging rig. You can operate the TOA at 3 focal lengths with a reducer and the 1.6 extender (750, 1000 and 1600mm) - very versatile. You'd need the flattener as well.

You can go second hand with an APO as Greg says too.

Cheers, Marcus
Yep. Taks and paramounts!
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