Maksutov Cassegrain Looking a Go-to mount for around $200-500?
I currently have a Orion Paragon Hd-F2 Tripod. What is a good Go-To mount I can purchase for my 102mm maksutov cassegrain without losing any performance from my previous tripod?
I know the sky like the back of my head but the problem is, for example Neptune, it is very hard to distinguish from stars. I want more observing time rather than searching time. I have seen the Ioptrons and I heard that they were very flimsy. I just found a Orion Teletrack GoTo Altazimuth mount that might be good. Any comments on that?
there are some interesting low-cost mounts out there, like ioptron's, but they are out of your price range.
i think you should concentrate on learning the sky instead. digital setting circles may be a more cost-effective solution.
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Astrophotography Question?
I have a Canon T1i, and about 6 months ago, got a telescope. I have been recently looking into getting into astrophotography. I was wondering what other type of equipment would work, and how exactly it works. If you know a specific piece of equipment that I would need, that would be a lot of help. The type of telescope is a Bushnell Northstar Maksutov-Cassegrain.
Thank you
Check this out - Orion SteadyPix Deluxe Camera Mount
Look at the top of the page and click on the Astrophotography Accessories link and see if you find something more specific for your camera/scope combination, but this thing looks decent to me. They also have a lot of different filters that might be useful.
See also T-rings: http://www.telescope.com/control/astrophotography/astrophotography-accessories/orion-t-rings-for-35mm-cameras
I currently have a Orion 102mm maksutov cassegrain with a 1300 focal length. I am thinking about upgrading to a go to telescope. The one I have in mind is the Meade ETX-125PE. The Meade has a 127mm aperture and a 1900 focal length. Would it be a wise choice to upgrade to this telescope? Will I be able to notice the difference in Aperture and Focal Length?
How much is my telescope worth if it is in good condition with a sturdy alt-azimuth tripod that was $120 when new. My telescope was $300 new.
I would say $200 on your old setup. You are thinking about upgrading from a 4" to a 5" scope. Personally, I would go for a 6" if you really want more light gathering ability where you can really see a difference. Even if it means waiting another month or two to save the extra$$$$. You will then have a scope that can be resold easier if you decide to go bigger eventually. a 4 or 5" scope is harder to resell. Meade makes nice products.
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Every owner of a Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov telescope knows what a pain dew can be. When it forms on the front corrector plate or lens, it's usually time to call it a night. Our FlexiShield dew cap is the answer...
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Omni Xlt Should I buy this Eyepiece for Saturn Viewing?
Baader Planetarium Hyperion Eyepiece: Comes in 3.5mm, 5mm, 8mm, 13mm, and more. But for $120 EACH I am thinking of purchasing just ONE for now.
I am awaiting shipment of my brand new Celestron OMNI XLT 150mm 6" reflector, 750mm Focal Length, F/R=5
I was going to but the "complete set" from Celestron for $150 since it has like 5 eyepeices WITH filters AND a nice case. but should I just buy like 1 of the expensive ones that alot of people seem to love. I was thinking either the 5mm or 8mm to make Saturn look as nice as I can..
What do you all think??? Thanks alot everyone.:)
But you're still in the 1.25" eyepieces.
You should probably invest in a 2" focuser - about $50 on EBay.
Then 2" Eyepieces and filters. Start (with the filters) with a lunar filter and a nebula filter (Total on Ebay about $130), and a 20mm 2" eyepiece from Owl Telescopes (about $75).
MUCH better viewing.
For Saturn I use a 15mm 70 degree AFOV with a couple of filters stacked to enhance the bands and the rings. BEAUTIFUL.
(I have an 8" SCT from Celestron - one of the old manual Orange Tubes).
Cavaet: When you go to a 2" focuser, you might have to add additional counter-weight.
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celestron Omni XLT series which one from that branch also the Orion AstroView 100mm EQ Refractor Telescope. compare and contrast the two. also choose the best form the the Omni XlT series and then compare the two. thanks i am an intermediate
OK. For starters, the Orion AstroView 100mm is a 100mm f/6 refractor on an EQ-3 type mount with stamped aluminum legs. All of the OMNI series seem to be on an EQ-5 mount with tubular steel legs, which is a much more slid and stable platform. The closest scopes in the OMNI series to the Orion 100mm f/6 are the 102mm f/10 achromat and the 102mm f/9 ED. Both of these will be superior to the Orion, the f/10 achromat by virtue of its longer focal length and the f9 ED by virtue of both its longer focal length and its ED optics. I would recommend either of these. I have owned both and liked them both, though the ED is significantly better than the achromat, although at a much higher price.
My main reservation about all these scopes is that you can get a significantly better telescope for the same money by choosing a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount. Although I've owned two of these refractors, I find myself _using_ my larger reflectors all the time, while my refractors gather dust.
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A premium optical system to explore the universe... The Omni XLT family of telescopes was designed to offer a selection of models with the quality optics and stable platform that serious amateurs can appreciate...
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