recommendation for small reflector
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recommendation for small reflector
Can someone recommend something?
Thanks.
Mount: Celestron CGX-L, Ioptron CEM70G
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Re: recommendation for small reflector
https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-37971 ... 1d5a8ed10b
I tried finding out if the mirror is parabolic, but I could not find any information on that. It does not say that a Barlow is included, so I'm guessing it is not a Jones-Bird. Also, the focal length is short enough that it is probably parabolic. Try finding out if you can. A red dot finder and 2 eyepieces are included, if you buy those separately you will pay as much.
Just keep the expectations modest and expect little of the mount. Long ago I bought a similar telescope (Venture RX-7 from Big 5) and found it to be useful even though many here will object. But for that price, hey it was great. I could see the rings of Saturn, the views were crisp. Not bad at all for a dirt cheap grab and go, no complaints here.
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Re: recommendation for small reflector
Mount: Celestron CGX-L, Ioptron CEM70G
Cameras: ATIK 11000 mono ,ASI224MC, ASI533MC
Filtering: ATIK EFW2 Astronomik LRGB, Ha, s2, O3 (12nm) Optolong L-eXtreme
Guiding: Orion mini 50 mm, Orion Starshoot, PHD ,Primalucelab 60mm scope, Celestron OAG with ASI290mm mini
Polar align: PoleMaster, Ipolar
Software:SGP, Starry Night Pro, PS, PI
ASIAIR Plus
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Re: recommendation for small reflector
https://explorescientificusa.com/produc ... eq=uniform
When I see Scott Roberts presenting it, for sure it can't be all bad.
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/r ... &FORM=VIRE
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Re: recommendation for small reflector
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Re: recommendation for small reflector
I've passed on the initial recommendation from Skyhiker and they seem to be satisfied with that.
Thanks for your responses.
Mount: Celestron CGX-L, Ioptron CEM70G
Cameras: ATIK 11000 mono ,ASI224MC, ASI533MC
Filtering: ATIK EFW2 Astronomik LRGB, Ha, s2, O3 (12nm) Optolong L-eXtreme
Guiding: Orion mini 50 mm, Orion Starshoot, PHD ,Primalucelab 60mm scope, Celestron OAG with ASI290mm mini
Polar align: PoleMaster, Ipolar
Software:SGP, Starry Night Pro, PS, PI
ASIAIR Plus
Ultimate PowerBox v2
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Re: recommendation for small reflector
https://www.telescope.com/catalog/produ ... LcEALw_wcB
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Re: recommendation for small reflector
But a Mak and
Refractors None
SCT C5 on a SLT mount
Mak 150 Bosma on a EQ5
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