Re: orion sky view pro 8

Steve Paul wrote:
"brucegooglegroups" <brucegooglegroups@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1189113880.151856.144170@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Any feedback on the Orion Skyview Pro 8 Newtonian? I am considering
the new GoTo mount or Intelliscope.

I'd question the stability of the OTA during focusing. A 40" focal length Newtonian isn't exactly a "short" scope, and the shorter the better for a CG-5 class GEM.



For the Dob, it's a non issue IMHO, as the
one's I've looked through were all stable
enough to focus easily.
On the EQ mount, they vibrate about as much
as a C8 fork mount, basically annoying to me.
But you get used to it quick, and after a while
just learn to live with it.
If it is GOTO, AND... you get a motorized
focuser than you are in heaven IMHO.

Still, it's not all that bad, and just a part
of the learning curve of owning telescopes.


My personal favorite for stability is a
C 8 on a G 11.


BTW, I am putting a motorized focuser on my DS 10
a JMI EV2nM. I am spoiled my motorized focusing,
(C 8) and it makes it FAR more easier and less
intimidating for people at star parties, and public
events to enjoy the views.



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