Hello All...
I have a chance to purchase a used Celestron C8 for a reasonable price. The problem is I'd really like a Goto scope, however I can't justify the cost of a 8" Goto at this time.
I was thinking I could purchase this scope just so I could start observing, learn the skys, and then later add on the Celestron Advanced Astro Master DSC system.
In the end it would cost the same as what I could purchase a (used) Nexstar 8 for or nearly a (used)LX90/LX200.
Is my thinking flawed on this?
Would the C8 with the DSC system be comparatable to a Nexstar 8 or LX90/200 in optical performance?
How would the Celestron Advance AstroMaster DSC system compare to the onboard Goto systems?
I personally like the look of the Celestron C8 scope and think it is one of the best looking Cat scopes made, although it may not add anything to optical performance.
Thanks, any help or comments would be greatly appreciated!
I have a chance to purchase a used Celestron C8 for a reasonable price. The problem is I'd really like a Goto scope, however I can't justify the cost of a 8" Goto at this time.
I was thinking I could purchase this scope just so I could start observing, learn the skys, and then later add on the Celestron Advanced Astro Master DSC system.
In the end it would cost the same as what I could purchase a (used) Nexstar 8 for or nearly a (used)LX90/LX200.
Is my thinking flawed on this?
Would the C8 with the DSC system be comparatable to a Nexstar 8 or LX90/200 in optical performance?
How would the Celestron Advance AstroMaster DSC system compare to the onboard Goto systems?
I personally like the look of the Celestron C8 scope and think it is one of the best looking Cat scopes made, although it may not add anything to optical performance.
Thanks, any help or comments would be greatly appreciated!
