Dedicated SM90 OTA vs. Filter Set?Posted By Jason Irby |
For some crazy reason, I've been toying with the idea of getting a SM90. One thing confuses me tho.
What is the reasoning behind the difference in price between the dedicated scope and the filters by themselves? Is their scope significantly better?
I assume that since we are talking about narrowband, an APO isn't really required, just a good quality achromatic. Would that assumption be correct?
The difference in price between the dedicated scope and the filter set by it self (90mm/bf15) is about $4,500! And then I would have to shell out for a good tripod/mount.
As opposed to getting something like a Meade AR-6 and an adapter plate. I would have a good planetary scope to use on the side, a good, computerized go-to mount, and be able to use it with my 90mm filters, and still save a couple of grand.
Is there some reason the dedicated OTA is worth the $4,500 (+ mount) price difference??
As a side question, if I ordered a SM90, what kind of wait time could I expect?
Regards,
Jason Irby
What is the reasoning behind the difference in price between the dedicated scope and the filters by themselves? Is their scope significantly better?
I assume that since we are talking about narrowband, an APO isn't really required, just a good quality achromatic. Would that assumption be correct?
The difference in price between the dedicated scope and the filter set by it self (90mm/bf15) is about $4,500! And then I would have to shell out for a good tripod/mount.
As opposed to getting something like a Meade AR-6 and an adapter plate. I would have a good planetary scope to use on the side, a good, computerized go-to mount, and be able to use it with my 90mm filters, and still save a couple of grand.
Is there some reason the dedicated OTA is worth the $4,500 (+ mount) price difference??
As a side question, if I ordered a SM90, what kind of wait time could I expect?
Regards,
Jason Irby
But you got to start somewhere.
