Re: Refractor Opinions Sought
- From: Sam Wormley <swormley1@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:03:09 GMT
Troll Monroe wrote:
Have been beginnin a study of hardware for the purchase of a telescope
.. . . . . initiallly deciding upon a refractor . . . . . . . . .
Heavy consideration to Stellarvue Nighthawk series . . . . a few
models under consideration from their Classic to the newer Next Gen,
but all an 80 mm short tube spec (albeit, considerable differences in
quality of the glass). My use varies at the present about 50:50
terrestrial:astro. For astro use, looking for general use from
planetary, luner to messier and some DSO. Pretty much set on the
Nighthawk with the condition that large mag of Messier and DSO is out
of the question. But I have had a couple of people note that the
alternative of moving to a fairly good quality but larger obj achro
may be a good move considering my general use requirements. The
larger aperture would indeed capture more light and some of these do
have the longer FL to allow for some measure of reduction of chroma
and increased mag, but this where my dilemna begins. Just how much of
a negative/positive is the difference between these specs? I don't
have much user experience with scopes to be able to forecast, let
alone actually have experience with either spec of scope.
For comparison, I have had thrown out to me two Antares scopes . . . .
.. . both 127 mm but with either F6.5 and F9.6. The same two
suggestions for consideration expressed a leaning to the F9.6, noting
the postives above. Both had indicated Antares as being a
particularly good quality scope for the money.
The price difference isnt all that much. The Antares scopes here are
$700 Cdn with EQ-5 mounts and a few other accessories including a
couple of EP's. (would in all liklihood break out accessories and
purchase particular ones separately). The Stellarvue scopes are along
the same costs, certainly better mechanical/optical quality, but w/o
the accessories, mounts, tripods. Quality accessories to match would
be a few "beano's". So the cost isnt' the driving factor. Moreso
usefulness as a general scope with the need for terrestrial viewing as
well as astro.
New at this, trying to get a sense of quality while living out in the
"sticks" (read: can't get my hands on any scopes to check out). So
looking for any opinions, particularly those that have used these
scope.
thanks
--
Monroe
I thought your were an SCT guy, Mick!
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