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Posts Made By: Bruce Thornton

August 17, 2003 01:45 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Noobie needs help Nexstar 114gt

Posted By Bruce Thornton

I'm thinking about purchasing a Nexstar 114gt, they have a really good deal at costco coming up where you can buy one for $160. I'm thinking about getting the Celestron accessories kit from amazon for $99 if more become availible.

I know the general rule is that buying telescopes from retailers is bad but, is this an exception to that rule?

Is it a good scope?

Would I be able to use the scope for Astrophotography?

It seems like a good price compared to others and I have about $300 dollars to spend on acessories and a Scope.

Also, i have read that it might be possible to upgrade the scope if I'm not satisfied with it's performance?
If I can upgrade the scope would I be able to use the accessory kit with a different Scope?

I understanding it is not a 2k scope but, I'm interested in the things that I would be able to do with this scope.
any comments, opinons, info etc...
Would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Bruce