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

[Bruce Feagle <bruce@feagle.com>]

As long as you upgrade the mount it comes with! The stock mount is
definitely not very good for AP.

Bruce
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On 3/13/02 10:14 AM, "Fabrizio Montauti" <fmontauti@pointredtech.com> wrote:

> I also think it could be a good idea to try with a smller SCT like the 5"
> from celestron that is considered optically very good.
> Good luck,
> Fabrizio
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-astro-photo@seds.org [mailto:owner-astro-photo@seds.org]On
> Behalf Of Rex Moore
> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 7:51 AM
> To: 'astro-photo@seds.org'
> Subject: RE: [APML] Re: 8" Reflector decent enough for prime focus AP?
> 
> <<<If I were to start over and didn't have to worry about size I would go
> with
> something like a AstroView 120mm EQ Refractor from Orion with the dual-axis
> drive for about $600.
> 
> http://www.telescope.com/cgi-bin/OrionTel.storefront/3c8edf2b03c804fe2719c0a
> 80a650690/Product/View/A026>>>>>
> 
> Hi Bruce,
> 
> I looked at that scope, which is a 4.7".  That brings up a fundamental
> question that a tenderfoot like me can't answer: What is the real trade-off,
> visually as well as photographically, between a 4.7" and an 8" scope?
> 
> Best,
> 


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