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Hi folks,
Since I have some extra cash, I want to add to my astronomy habit. There are three things I want, but I can only get one of them. Help me decide which one. 1. Gemini for my Losmandy G-11. Although I get along without it, this may seem like a "nice to have" accessory. However, I would like to make use of the GoTo capability and control the mount with a laptop computer. 2. Takahashi TSA102 triplet APO. I think this scope is one fine piece of optical perfection. Would be a perfect match to my Tak FS60. I currently have a Meade 102ED APO and would like to upgrade to something more suitable to my demands. Of course, I would love to go to an Astrophysics scope, but the waiting list is too long and they are rare in the used market and considerably more expensive. All others are under considerations, but they have certain little things I don't like. 3. Sbig ST-2000XCM. I currently use a Meade DSI with my 102ED refractor and 10" SCT. Although a pretty good little tool, I want greater capability for DSOs and better resolution CCD chip. This camera is in my price range and on sale. To go for the monochrome version requires a CFW and filters which put it outside my cash limit. I would enjoy hearing your ideas on this matter. v/r Scott |
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On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 23:44:28 -0400, "reconair"
wrote: Hi folks, Since I have some extra cash, I want to add to my astronomy habit. There are three things I want, but I can only get one of them. Help me decide which one. 1. Gemini for my Losmandy G-11. Although I get along without it, this may seem like a "nice to have" accessory. However, I would like to make use of the GoTo capability and control the mount with a laptop computer. 2. Takahashi TSA102 triplet APO. I think this scope is one fine piece of optical perfection. Would be a perfect match to my Tak FS60. I currently have a Meade 102ED APO and would like to upgrade to something more suitable to my demands. Of course, I would love to go to an Astrophysics scope, but the waiting list is too long and they are rare in the used market and considerably more expensive. All others are under considerations, but they have certain little things I don't like. 3. Sbig ST-2000XCM. I currently use a Meade DSI with my 102ED refractor and 10" SCT. Although a pretty good little tool, I want greater capability for DSOs and better resolution CCD chip. This camera is in my price range and on sale. To go for the monochrome version requires a CFW and filters which put it outside my cash limit. I would enjoy hearing your ideas on this matter. v/r Scott Buy the monochrome version (ST-2000XM) and save for the filter wheel and filters. -JATO http://jatobservatory.org -JATO http://jatobservatory.org |
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Heh, heh. That would be an appropriate answer for this NG. Sorry, but I
posted to the wrong NG. Duh. Good advice nonetheless. Scott wrote in message ... On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 23:44:28 -0400, "reconair" wrote: Hi folks, Since I have some extra cash, I want to add to my astronomy habit. There are three things I want, but I can only get one of them. Help me decide which one. 1. Gemini for my Losmandy G-11. Although I get along without it, this may seem like a "nice to have" accessory. However, I would like to make use of the GoTo capability and control the mount with a laptop computer. 2. Takahashi TSA102 triplet APO. I think this scope is one fine piece of optical perfection. Would be a perfect match to my Tak FS60. I currently have a Meade 102ED APO and would like to upgrade to something more suitable to my demands. Of course, I would love to go to an Astrophysics scope, but the waiting list is too long and they are rare in the used market and considerably more expensive. All others are under considerations, but they have certain little things I don't like. 3. Sbig ST-2000XCM. I currently use a Meade DSI with my 102ED refractor and 10" SCT. Although a pretty good little tool, I want greater capability for DSOs and better resolution CCD chip. This camera is in my price range and on sale. To go for the monochrome version requires a CFW and filters which put it outside my cash limit. I would enjoy hearing your ideas on this matter. v/r Scott Buy the monochrome version (ST-2000XM) and save for the filter wheel and filters. -JATO http://jatobservatory.org -JATO http://jatobservatory.org |
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