I purchased this and watched several. The quality varies. Some are quite good and some are not. One I watched, the picture was jittery. That's the only one that bothered me so far. Sound isn't always great but with these movies I just want to hear what they're saying. So far, I could always hear...
I'm not sure where to get all the parts for a Dob. Never built one. Doing a google search and looking at Sky and Telescope magazine advertisements (at library if you don't have a copy) will get some sources. You may end up getting different parts from different suppliers. You'll have to add it...
Yes and no. The required motors are included to do the tracking. The quality of that tracking is something else. Visually if the object moves around slightly in the eyepiece over time it doesn't matter but for film you end up with a mess. You don't see many pictures taken with this scope in...
LotusNotesGuy,
Your question is somewhat difficult to answer. Meade Vs. celestron is like Coke vs. Pepsi. Lots favor one or the other.
As to which are comparable. None are exactly comparable. they do that on purpose. If they were exactly the same, you could just buy the cheaper one. Except for...
Yes the ideas about trying some others before you buy is a good idea. Dobs give more bang for the buck but if photography is in your future plans, it's not the best choice. Visually it will show more because it's bigger for the price.
Here's a couple books for Dob building. Mainly on Large Dobs...
If you want more opinions, suggestions, ideas maybe you should make a few posts in the sci.astro.amateur
newsgroup. You'll get alot more opinions than just a couple here. Looks like you want to make a big investment. Think it over and get more opinions.
The scopes you're considering are...
I guess I was trying to take down people's expectations. Alot of the objects you view are rather subtle. The 5 inch under truly dark skies will give views of quite a number of objects that will impress *some* people. Others will walk away with a "is that it?" look on their face. It's like...
Vtqanh,
As to eyepieces, you just want a variety of magnifications. You don't really need them all. Keep the 6.4mm, 15mm, the 26mm comes with the scope and keep the 40mm. Sell the rest. That should be enough. Should give you enough magnifications to work with.
Lotusnotesguy,
Kind of alot of...
Actually the best deal (cheapest) would be to get the ETX 90 (standard coatings) from Berger Bros. I don't think they charge alot for shipping. They are an authorized retailer making you eligible for the eyepiece offer. They include the tripod and autostar free. I think they've been around for...
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