Astro Scientific Special Offer

Post by **weixing** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:52 pm

Hi,

I also received the promotion. I am eyeing at the fs144eq short since the price is so attractive and also with the free bino. Can anyone give comments on this scope? btw, I am a beginner...

IMHO, Don't get this scope!!! I think the long tube version will be a better choice. Look at the specification: Focal Length: 1000mm f/9. There only one way that a long focal length scope can be in a short tube... that is there is a 2x barlow len built-in the focuser. That mean, the primary mirror is actually a 4.5" f4.5 and I don't think it is using a parabolic mirror. For such a fast scope, you need a parabolic mirror.

BUT, the scope will give you nice low power views with a large TFOV, like M45.

Also, a lot of coma.

Have a nice day.

shoelevy · Post by **shoelevy** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:14 pm

i tink its the full package
that's wat is stated
it comes with the cg4 mount

VinSnr wrote:
shoelevy wrote:haha
ok weixing
got that...sorry
anwiae...that's how the the catalogue appeared in the letter
ok...allow me to clarify, FS mean firstscope
all scopes r celestron...NO takahashis
dude, the advanced C6N is it the tube only or the Advanced Series CG5-GT mount with a 6" reflector? If it's a whole package, 990 is a good buy!

carlogambino · Post by **carlogambino** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:27 pm

Paiseh Weixing & everyone, I forgot to look at the f-length! (sorry!)

Yes, becos it is a spherical mirror, thats why they have to include the 2x barlow built in lens. That means 2 things:

1. EXTREMELY HARD TO COLLIMATE

2.Optics not that fantastic, you cant expect much with a built in barlow

Totally agreed, dont get this newt(which is also the Nexstar 114 GT). Collimation is an ordeal and it is very frustrating. I tot it was an OK scope which had a wide TFOV

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 3:09 pm

Hmm, that means Celestron Firstscope 114 EQ will be better? it is more expensive...
[web]http://astro.com.sg/telescopes/celestro ... e114eq.htm[/web]

shoelevy · Post by **shoelevy** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:47 am

Kaki Flyer · Post by **Kaki Flyer** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:59 am

Oh no, I thought I could own a scope finally.

Just too bad, I'm slow.
Anybody else have such offer to let go please?

Well.. I'm not even a beginner :|

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:24 pm

Actually, this offer is valid for all tasos members.. you can get it from me if you want.. actually, I threw the paper away already, but I might be able to speak to albert about it.

Kaki Flyer · Post by **Kaki Flyer** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 2:36 pm

Oh thanks Chris,
I would be most happy to have that paper

)

Please PM me if the paper is available.

Thanks so much for your help.

dan · Post by **dan** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:30 pm

I just received the paper yesterday, i don't need it and you can have it! But just to let u know, i've confirm with Astro Science that FS 114 EQ mount is the normal type and not CG-4.
FYI, I intend to sell my scope FS114 HD with CG-4 mount, will be posting details soon.

Dan

Post by **weixing** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:47 pm

Hi,

I just received the paper yesterday, i don't need it and you can have it! But just to let u know, i've confirm with Astro Science that FS 114 EQ mount is the normal type and not CG-4.

Yes... the First Scope 114 EQ come with CG-3 EQ mount.

FYI, I intend to sell my scope FS114 HD with CG-4 mount, will be posting details soon.

Your First Scope 114 come with CG-4??

Have a nice day.