[Chaos-l] Update

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Hi Fred -

I was just debating the $299 RC scope as well - went as far as posting
(elsewhere) looking for advice on what type of OTA to get.  I ended up going
with a CG-5GT mount and a slightly older C8 (starbright coatings, but not
XLT).  I purchased both off Astromart (marketplace for used astro stuff)
along with a bunch of accessories like a diagonal, focal reducer, dew
shield, etc.  I decided I wanted a bit more aperture than the 6" RC and the
SCT was the most versatile way to do this without going up to the larger
size of a newtonian... Plus, I already own a 10" dob.

A big part is what you plan to do with the scope.  My longer term plan is
some stellar spectroscopy and hopefully video imaging/broadcasting.

-Matt




On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM, Fred File <lffile at yahoo.com> wrote:

> After a recommendation from the Astronomy forum I decided to purchase a
> Orion Sirius EQ-G tripod and mount.  I also backordered a 6"
> Ritchie-Chretien reflector from Astronomics (
> http://www.astronomics.com/main/product.asp/catalog_name/Astronomics/category_name/U5QNWB3RKWWL8N3EL99F9DX9A0/product_id/AT6RC)
> At $299 it certainly seems too good to be true.  I am having buyer's remorse
> but acn still cancel the order since I have not paid anything yet.  Reviews
> around the internet are mixed on the telescope and the vendor - vendor owns
> Cloudynights site and most of the good reviews seem to come from there.
>
> Anyone have experience with this telescope and/or vendor?
>
> As always any advice/recommendations appreciated.
>
> c h e e r s
> fred
>
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