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Where are all the CELESTRON users ??

Started by WildWally, 05/11/2009 03:53AM
Posted 05/11/2009 03:53AM Opening Post
C'Mon now . Let's see some Celestron talk !!!!
I just ordered my own 1100 , and can't wait to get it this coming weekend .
Anyone ??? :S
Posted 05/11/2009 04:35AM #1
Well....I've had a 6" F/5 Celestron(Vixen) reflector for nearly 20 years now. I just had it out tonight on a newer CG-5 mount, tracking Saturn. Its still my "big aperture" scope. smile

-Joe
Posted 05/11/2009 12:56PM #2
I just bought my first scope since I was a kid...about 35 years ago. I bought a C6R GT, used, well taken care of, and with lots of nice accessories. I love it! I've only had it about three months now and am still learning how to use it properly, still trying out new eyepieces, and I am constantly amazed at the views. Rich
Posted 05/26/2009 02:56PM #3
I just recently procured a used C-9.25 and a used CGEM mount. Still learning this stuff, so no expert opinions here. I did have quite an adventure getting my scope in decent shape though. It had multiple issues. Story here: http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp?forum_post_id=662244&poll_id=&news_id=&page=
Posted 05/26/2009 10:17PM #4
Walter Fisher said:

C'Mon now . Let's see some Celestron talk !!!!
I just ordered my own 1100 , and can't wait to get it this coming weekend .
Anyone ??? :S

Me? I'm suprised there isn't more interest here in the new Edge Scopes... :S

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Posted 05/29/2009 07:56PM #5
I'm on my third Celestron scope. I've had a 4.5", 8", and for the past two years I've had a CPC 1100. I've observed over 1600 different DSOs. I think I can get about another 1000-1500, in the northern hemisphere, with the scope before I would need to go bigger.

Andreas

DSOs observed:
NGCs 2005, ICs 103, Other 70, Palomar GCs 6, Abell PNs 12, Herschel 400: 316.
Equipment
Celestron CPC 1100, Lunt 60mm Ha Solar Scope