Re: Mount Help

"Mike Jenkins" <mcjenk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:CZ4we.297$8f7.236@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> Hello All,
> I just purchased a used Orion by Vixen 102 refractor OTA. I really
> need
> some help deciding what mount to buy. I'm really clueless on this(I'm
> new. Can ya tell?).

Maybe a Vixen GP to go with it. A lot depends how much you wish to spend.
There are also clones of the GP around which are a bit cheaper but the
quality may vary.

>
> Also, if any of you can recommend some ep's or barlows, I'd appreciate
> it.

Again depends on your budget and also the type of observing. One thing
about eyepieces is that you can use them with any scope (well provided
they fit the focuser). Probably start with some generic plossl's to cover
high, medium and low power. You can gradually build up a collection and
when/if you upgrade your scope you already have the eyepieces.

>
> I'm also going to need a finder scope. What finder do you recommend?
> Or should I just get a Telrad or similar type finder?

Maybe a 9 x 50 right angle finder plus a Telrad or similar.

Klazmon.

>
> If any of you have some of these items to sell, I'd be interested to
> hear from you.

Check out Astromart.

>
> Thanks, Mike
>
>

.

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