Re: [APML] Scope Question

[Jerry Lodriguss <jml@astropix.com>]

>
>What would be a better choice for an astro photography scope.   I'm 
>considering a couple of different things.  I like the Nexstar 11" GPS for 
>a more simple setup and the fact that its held on both sides by the motor 
>fork.    The thing I don't like about it is its heavy.   My 8" is too 
>bulky to pack up, put in the back of the Expedition,  drive to darker 
>skies and play with.   But I like the light gathering power of the 8" over 
>a smaller


If you think the 8" is too bulky to pack up, the 11 inch is only going to 
be much worse.

Keep in mind that to use the 11" for long exposure deep-sky 
astrophotography, you'll be using the wedge. All of that stability you get 
using the 11" GPS with the fork vertical as an altazimuth mount is gone 
when you put it on a wedge.

As for the 11" GPS being more simple to set up, that's gone too with it on 
a wedge.

Jerry

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