Posts Made By: William Anthony

Hello,
I am thinking of getting a CG-5 ASGT mount for my 6" f8
newtonian. Does anyone know how well this mount will handle the OTA? I don't think the tube wt. is much of a problem but will a 6" f8 hang down to much and hit the tripod sides?
Thanks,
Bill A.

Unfortunately the AT1010 and similiar scopes are now overpriced considering you can now get a good Orion 80 APO for ~$430.
Bill A.

Dave,
I would'nt get one if you want the AP focuser anytime soon. My friend just bought a D+G 5" f 12, had to wait a few months for the scope, and now has been waiting a few months for the AP focuser. It appears that they are on back order (what at AP in not on back order) so they gave him a synta type focuser for the mean time.
Other then that it is an excellent scope and is what convinced me to eventually purchase a refractor myself (TV102). The views of the planets through the D+G have been very good and it is deffinently a sharp scope.
We had a real amazing view of Jupiter last night when we viewed Jupiter with the D+G using a binoviewer.
Bill