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help me shoose between two scopes

Started by devilred, 04/25/2006 04:58PM
Posted 04/25/2006 04:58PM Opening Post
hi.. i would need help choosing between two scopes sold here in the astromart classifieds
the first one is this one:
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=425326
i like it that it has GoTO features
the other one is this one:
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=424505
this one is less expensive and smaller...
i have no experience with scpes, so i need to know if the GoTO is really important...
thank you
Posted 04/25/2006 05:12PM | Edited 04/25/2006 05:14PM #1
Manuel, to be honest with you, I would NOT pick neither one of them...

For about $200, get the Orion XT4.5, which is very nice, simple, and will get you nice views of the Sky without complications...

For $200 you WILL NOT get a GOOD SCOPE/GOOD MOUNT/GOOD ELECTRONICS... too much for too little...

Get it here... http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?t=&pid=6107&m=


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Posted 04/25/2006 07:59PM #2
I have the same problem with my 10x50 binocs. I have a celestron 76gt which is a three and a half inch reflector on a goto mount. I learned alot about the sky with this when it works properly. Its being repaired for a motor problrm at the factory. I also have a celestron C8N eight inch reflector on a non motorized CG5 mount. At low power it takes minor tweeking to keep stuff in view. Now at high power its a little quicker to adjust but easy to do. I dont have a dob but from what ive researched i think it would be a great beginer scope. Hope this helps. Rick.