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Should I trade my Tasco for a Bushnell?
After some advice here.
I have a Tasco 114mm telescope that I got for $75. It does the job. I have the opportunity to pick up a Bushnell Model 78-4500. This is a 4.5inch Dobs. The question is, is it worth it? Will I get better performance from the Bushnell or am I going from worse to worse (or not much better) ? Right now I'm saving up for something along the lines of a 9 or 11 inch but that'll be a few years away. Regards Nigel -- Visit my favourite websites! http://www.british-expats.com (My spare time) http://www.wehostmuds.com (My 'other' job) http://www.dallasmavericks.com (Best team in the NBA!) ** PGP Public Key available at a PGP Key Server near you ** Key fingerprint = BF3F D42F D0F9 037A 79CF 0680 8784 A828 F241 BECA |
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Should I trade my Tasco for a Bushnell?
Sydney Guy wrote:
If your Tasco is the f/8 900mm fl model, then it's probably the same OTA as the Bushnell out of the same factory in China, which seems to be badge-engineered by a lot of companies including Meade & Orion. I recently bought a surplus Meade 114mm (4.5") mirror set, and the primary & secondary mirror cells look identical to the photos in S&T of those from the Orion 4.5" dob. Thanks to everyone for their replies. By the sounds of it, I might as well hold on to the Tasco for now. Regards Nigel -- Visit my favourite websites! http://www.british-expats.com (My spare time) http://www.wehostmuds.com (My 'other' job) http://www.dallasmavericks.com (Best team in the NBA!) ** PGP Public Key available at a PGP Key Server near you ** Key fingerprint = BF3F D42F D0F9 037A 79CF 0680 8784 A828 F241 BECA |
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