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A rather expensive accessory

Started by Dasuhu, 08/23/2004 09:11PM
Posted 08/23/2004 09:11PM Opening Post
I was browsing through the Anacortes website when I clicked on the link for the Vixen GP mount. I scrolled down to the accessories section...hmm, the usual. Either the single-axis controller, dual axis, and huh? What in the world?

As a suggested accessory, a 16" Ritchey-Chrestien comes up. For a nice $29875. Now this would be a dream setup, but right now out of my league. I'm also thinking the GP might be too small of a mount.

Just a question. What is the accessory in any given setup? Is it the eyepiece, the mount, the telescope? I (a visual observer) usually have the idea of build around the telescope? Is it different for astrophotography? Okay, you can see that I'm bored. smile
Posted 08/23/2004 09:24PM #1
Dan, I also belong to the Corvette hobby. As an accessory to my 1962 and my wife's 1988 it has been suggested by more than a few that a 2002 and up model would compliment them perfectly. That should make $29k a bargain. Go for it.