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Old July 2nd 03, 04:41 PM
andrew
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Default ETX125 vs LXD55 SN6

I'm getting on ok with my SN6-EC !
Although the OTA had to be exchanged due to some marks on the corrector
plate, the mount is stable and smooth in operation.

It is NOT a portable scope however, I'm lucky in that it's only a few steps
out of the door to nice dark (err) darkness.

I have had some great views of Jupiter, The Moon and a brief glimpse of M31.
Just got my 'Special Offer' Eyepieces the other day and looking forward to
trying them out...

cheers


"Mark McIntyre" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 29 Jun 2003 09:06:43 +0200, in uk.sci.astronomy , "Bas Prins"
wrote:

Thanks I appreciate your opinion. On the other hand I would like some
recommendations on the two scopes, with regard to quality, usefullness

and
pricing.

Instead of "What would you recommend?" I should have asked "Which would

you
recommend?"


Neither, they're both bad choices for a beginner.

Sorry, but you asked.

--
Mark McIntyre
CLC FAQ http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/C-faq/top.html
CLC readme: http://www.angelfire.com/ms3/bchambless0/welcome_to_clc.html


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Old July 2nd 03, 06:11 PM
Bas Prins
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"ChrisH" schreef in bericht
...

Generally, a Newtonian with 8" aperture is an ideal compromise between
cost, portabilty, image quality and light-grasp. Other telescope
designs offer refinements which (may) make them more useful for
specialised tasks. Therefore, if you don't *know* what you want to use
it for then the Newt is usually offered as the best option. Don't
forget the mounting is an important factor , either by offering GOTO
to find objects, the simplicity of a Dobsonian mount, or superior
stability of a high-quality GEM for photography.

ChrisH



I took your advise and bought an 8" newton today.

It's a Helios Explorer 200 f5. On an EQ5 mount. It's a new one and I payed
525 euro's, which is about 375 pounds isn't it? Seemed like a reasonable
price to me.

The size looks a bit intimidating to me at first, but hen again that's the
same my wife told me at our wedding night. So I think it'll work out ok.

Bas.


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Old July 2nd 03, 06:11 PM
Bas Prins
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Default ETX125 vs LXD55 SN6


"ChrisH" schreef in bericht
...

Generally, a Newtonian with 8" aperture is an ideal compromise between
cost, portabilty, image quality and light-grasp. Other telescope
designs offer refinements which (may) make them more useful for
specialised tasks. Therefore, if you don't *know* what you want to use
it for then the Newt is usually offered as the best option. Don't
forget the mounting is an important factor , either by offering GOTO
to find objects, the simplicity of a Dobsonian mount, or superior
stability of a high-quality GEM for photography.

ChrisH



I took your advise and bought an 8" newton today.

It's a Helios Explorer 200 f5. On an EQ5 mount. It's a new one and I payed
525 euro's, which is about 375 pounds isn't it? Seemed like a reasonable
price to me.

The size looks a bit intimidating to me at first, but hen again that's the
same my wife told me at our wedding night. So I think it'll work out ok.

Bas.


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Old July 3rd 03, 10:26 AM
Richard Darn
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Default ETX125 vs LXD55 SN6

Andrew

Good to hear you are having a good time - but judging by all the internet
chatter, some others have not been so fortunate with the mount. The optics
on the other hand seem to getting a lot of praise.


"andrew" wrote in message
...
I'm getting on ok with my SN6-EC !
Although the OTA had to be exchanged due to some marks on the corrector
plate, the mount is stable and smooth in operation.

It is NOT a portable scope however, I'm lucky in that it's only a few

steps
out of the door to nice dark (err) darkness.

I have had some great views of Jupiter, The Moon and a brief glimpse of

M31.
Just got my 'Special Offer' Eyepieces the other day and looking forward to
trying them out...

cheers


"Mark McIntyre" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 29 Jun 2003 09:06:43 +0200, in uk.sci.astronomy , "Bas Prins"
wrote:

Thanks I appreciate your opinion. On the other hand I would like some
recommendations on the two scopes, with regard to quality, usefullness

and
pricing.

Instead of "What would you recommend?" I should have asked "Which would

you
recommend?"


Neither, they're both bad choices for a beginner.

Sorry, but you asked.

--
Mark McIntyre
CLC FAQ http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/C-faq/top.html
CLC readme:

http://www.angelfire.com/ms3/bchambless0/welcome_to_clc.html


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Old July 3rd 03, 10:26 AM
Richard Darn
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Default ETX125 vs LXD55 SN6

Andrew

Good to hear you are having a good time - but judging by all the internet
chatter, some others have not been so fortunate with the mount. The optics
on the other hand seem to getting a lot of praise.


"andrew" wrote in message
...
I'm getting on ok with my SN6-EC !
Although the OTA had to be exchanged due to some marks on the corrector
plate, the mount is stable and smooth in operation.

It is NOT a portable scope however, I'm lucky in that it's only a few

steps
out of the door to nice dark (err) darkness.

I have had some great views of Jupiter, The Moon and a brief glimpse of

M31.
Just got my 'Special Offer' Eyepieces the other day and looking forward to
trying them out...

cheers


"Mark McIntyre" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 29 Jun 2003 09:06:43 +0200, in uk.sci.astronomy , "Bas Prins"
wrote:

Thanks I appreciate your opinion. On the other hand I would like some
recommendations on the two scopes, with regard to quality, usefullness

and
pricing.

Instead of "What would you recommend?" I should have asked "Which would

you
recommend?"


Neither, they're both bad choices for a beginner.

Sorry, but you asked.

--
Mark McIntyre
CLC FAQ http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/C-faq/top.html
CLC readme:

http://www.angelfire.com/ms3/bchambless0/welcome_to_clc.html


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Old July 3rd 03, 10:33 AM
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Y, It's strange how no matter how much research you do before a major
purchase, the worst reports start to make themselves known after the card
number wings it's way down the lines!

From what I read, the SN10 and AR6 seem to over laden the mount, I imagine
any small problems in loose gears or dodgy motors start to become magnified
very quickly.

To the delight of my G/F, I spent many hours inspecting and adjusting and
balancing before the first few nights viewing. Is it possible that some of
the problems the other LXD55 users have had are 'user error' ? Just a
thought.

"andrew" wrote in message
...
I'm getting on ok with my SN6-EC !
Although the OTA had to be exchanged due to some marks on the corrector
plate, the mount is stable and smooth in operation.

It is NOT a portable scope however, I'm lucky in that it's only a few

steps
out of the door to nice dark (err) darkness.

I have had some great views of Jupiter, The Moon and a brief glimpse of

M31.
Just got my 'Special Offer' Eyepieces the other day and looking forward to
trying them out...

cheers


"Mark McIntyre" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 29 Jun 2003 09:06:43 +0200, in uk.sci.astronomy , "Bas Prins"
wrote:

Thanks I appreciate your opinion. On the other hand I would like some
recommendations on the two scopes, with regard to quality, usefullness

and
pricing.

Instead of "What would you recommend?" I should have asked "Which would

you
recommend?"


Neither, they're both bad choices for a beginner.

Sorry, but you asked.

--
Mark McIntyre
CLC FAQ http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/C-faq/top.html
CLC readme:

http://www.angelfire.com/ms3/bchambless0/welcome_to_clc.html


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Old July 3rd 03, 10:33 AM
andrew
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Default ETX125 vs LXD55 SN6

Y, It's strange how no matter how much research you do before a major
purchase, the worst reports start to make themselves known after the card
number wings it's way down the lines!

From what I read, the SN10 and AR6 seem to over laden the mount, I imagine
any small problems in loose gears or dodgy motors start to become magnified
very quickly.

To the delight of my G/F, I spent many hours inspecting and adjusting and
balancing before the first few nights viewing. Is it possible that some of
the problems the other LXD55 users have had are 'user error' ? Just a
thought.

"andrew" wrote in message
...
I'm getting on ok with my SN6-EC !
Although the OTA had to be exchanged due to some marks on the corrector
plate, the mount is stable and smooth in operation.

It is NOT a portable scope however, I'm lucky in that it's only a few

steps
out of the door to nice dark (err) darkness.

I have had some great views of Jupiter, The Moon and a brief glimpse of

M31.
Just got my 'Special Offer' Eyepieces the other day and looking forward to
trying them out...

cheers


"Mark McIntyre" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 29 Jun 2003 09:06:43 +0200, in uk.sci.astronomy , "Bas Prins"
wrote:

Thanks I appreciate your opinion. On the other hand I would like some
recommendations on the two scopes, with regard to quality, usefullness

and
pricing.

Instead of "What would you recommend?" I should have asked "Which would

you
recommend?"


Neither, they're both bad choices for a beginner.

Sorry, but you asked.

--
Mark McIntyre
CLC FAQ http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/C-faq/top.html
CLC readme:

http://www.angelfire.com/ms3/bchambless0/welcome_to_clc.html


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