Starting over - right approach questions...Posted By John Biretta |
I'd like something fairly portable.
I'd like something that I can share an experience with easily (my daughters are around 7).
I'd like something with at least an 8" aperture.
I'd like something that will track objects, but don't need GoTo.
Eventually...
I'd like to get into astro-photography.
Maybe something like a C8 on a CG5 mount. Purchased used, they would come
in well under your budget. For example,
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=693598
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=690421
I've used this setup and been fairly happy with it. I've seen good
and bad stuff from both Meade and Celestron -- don't think one
can decide much on the company name.