Re: [APML] 8" Reflector decent enough for prime focus AP?

[Herm <hermperez@worldnet.att.net>]

I agree also, if you really are interested in photography then invest in decent
GEM.. recently a Losmandy GM8 was for sale in astromart at $800, a very low
price... this is the MINIMUM mount that can be used with a lightweight 8"f4
newt.. but it would work very well with a 90-100 refractor, achromat or apo and
many telephoto lenses. The mount is the critical thing in astrophotography. Save
your pennies a little bit longer.

Of course, once you have a good GEM then you can do all kinds of things,
including visual work with a steady view.

"Warren Keller" <warhen@mindspring.com>  wrote:

>'Fraid I agree Rex. Don't set yourself for frustration and a rapid resell at
>a loss. If you know already that you'd like to photograph, save your money
>for a decent mount and OTA w/ a 2" focuser.
>
>Warren A. Keller

Herm
Astropics http://home.att.net/~hermperez

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