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Old February 23rd 09, 07:02 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
Art Linkletter
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Default I've been hearing nothing but good things.....

..... about the new Celestron 13. Who has one and what has been your
experience?

Thanks,
Art


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Old February 23rd 09, 10:34 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
Zack Magee
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Default I've been hearing nothing but good things.....


"Art Linkletter" wrote in message
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.... about the new Celestron 13. Who has one and what has been your
experience?

Thanks,
Art


Art,

Are you sure this is a new scope. I have had mine for quite some time. It
is a superb performer. The mount is wonderful, and is typical of scope
bought mounts in general. Not as good by any stretch of the imagination as
a Paramount, for example, but I can track pretty well for 5 minutes or so.
The scope has a long cooldown time, due to the nature of the design, but
will outperform many of similar aperture on most nights. I'd say it takes
about 3 hours for a total cooldown without using any help- fans, etc. The
price also seems reasonable for what you get. Of course, it's definitely
not a beginner scope, so if that's what you're looking for look elsewhere.

HTH,
Zack



 




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