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Old August 25th 04, 08:27 PM
Jon Isaacs
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I had a great time with the ETX-60, but I'm thinkinf of moving to an ETX-90
soon.


I hope you take sometime to investigate the capabilities of the ETX-90, it is a
quite different scope than the ETX-60. With its slow focal ratio and long
focal length, the ETX-90 is primarily good for planetary and double star stuff.

The maximum field of view is about 1.25 degrees, for example, you cannot fit
the Pleaides in the eyepiece with the ETX-90.

The Celestron 130GT seems like it might be a better all around choice, and less
expensive too. 130mm F5 Newt, it will provide widefield views and decent high
power stuff as well.

jon