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I'm considering getting this for my grandson's 10th birthday, it would be his first scope. I found it for $111. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this scope. This is a 114, they have an 82 for about $55. Thought the 114 is a good buy.
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Again, nothing wrong with it, but just so you know and again, only my opinion
Forgot to mention; that's quite nice of you as well!!
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notFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:11 am I'm in negotiations for a second scope for my grandson. The first was a refractor and likely the second will be too. An f4 scope might be hard to collimate.
There's that too, you're quite right I found a difference between my 8"
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W/L - C80-HD with Baader 5.0 & 3.8 Solar film, Solar Continuum 7.5nm and UV/IR filters with a Canon EOS 550D.
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My f5 Z12 is easy. My AT 8" f4 was a great scope but significantly more fussy.Thefatkitty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:14 amnotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:11 am I'm in negotiations for a second scope for my grandson. The first was a refractor and likely the second will be too. An f4 scope might be hard to collimate.
There's that too, you're quite right I found a difference between my 8"f/ 6 and my 10"f/ 4.9... Thef/ 6 was somewhat easier!
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I got my grandson a table top frac. He lives in an urban condo so carting the scope and a table has been a hassle. I'm trying to persuade his parental units to allocate space for a full mount. Of course what's convenient depends on the home....
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Looks like this could be the one. They have plenty of room in the back yard, just concerned about their dogs disrupting.
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If he wants to view planets the
The mount will get you started but do not be surprised when one day you want to find the highest point in the area and throw it over.
It will work to get him started observing though.
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