Re: [APML] Vixen VC200L for film Astrophotos

[Allan & Julie Whetzel <whetzel@cox.net>]

Thanks to everyone that responded. Of course John's mention of the 
R200ss now has me thinking. Since I have nearly a three hour drive to a 
decent area to take photos the faster optics would add up to a lot more 
pictures......

With regard to the R200ss would a Losmandy GM8 be enough mount to 
handle this scope including a guide scope, mounting rings, camera, ST4, 
etc.  By my calculations, I'd be coming in around 25 lbs and the GM8 is 
rated to 30. The GPDX Vixen sells with the scope is only rated to 21 
pounds so I'm thinking picking up a used GM8 on Astromart is the better 
way to go - cheaper too.

Also, are the accessory mount rings sold by Vixen satisfactory for 
using the guide scope with an ST4 and avoiding flexure induced guiding 
errors - or would I need a different setup?

I really appreciate everyones input!

Allan

On Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at 05:27 PM, Stuart Heggie wrote:

> John Mirtle will jump in as he just bought one but I do know that you 
> cannot use an OAG and the focal reducer at the same time - something 
> to consider. You'd need a guidescope to shoot with the reducer. That 
> price is consistent with prices of new scopes prior to the 
> "improvements" which drove the price out of my reach. Fair deal based 
> on the research I was doing a month ago provided it is "mint". That 
> said, they are pretty rare so I wouldn't hold out for a cheaper one if 
> that is for sure what you want.
>
> Stuart
>
> whetzel@cox.net wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>> I am seriously considering the purchase of a VC200L for my budding 
>> astrophotography career and have a couple quick questions. First - I 
>> have found the OTA (white tube version) for this scope available new 
>> for $999.00 and was curious if anyone knew of a better deal from a 
>> reputable source?
>> Also - regarding the use of an OAG to use with an ST-4 for this 
>> system I'd appreciate some advice. Which of the Lumicon OAG's is 
>> appropriate for this scope?
>> Any additional thoughts on this scope and its appropriateness for 
>> 35mm film work is appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks for any assistance you can provide!
>>
>> Allan
>>
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