Re: [APML] Another intro

[Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>]

"Weist, Jeff" wrote:

> After several months of research (and watching APML), I seem to
> have things narrowed down to an 10" LX-200 on a wedge or a Celestron 9 1/4
> on a G-9 mount that I found used in great condition.  (A good refractor on a
> good mount seems to be beyond my budget at this point.)

Of the two OTAs mentioned above personally I would lean towards the 
Celestron.  But I would not be so quick to say a good refractor and
mount is beyond your budget.  You should be able to pick up a 3" 
refractor + GP mount (used) for under US$2,000.  A 4" photographic
refractor + G-11 should be around US$3,000.  With the G-11 you can
pick up/build an 8" or 10" intrument for visual work for a few hundred
US$.

Good luck!

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net

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