hi,
im looking for a good planetary telescope under $500...help me pls
looking for a good planetary telescope [no more need]
looking for a good planetary telescope [no more need]
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If you want to view planets, then a small Mak would be good. Eg ETX90, C90, even the Skywatcher Mak 90. However, aperture wins, so get something bigger if you can stretch your dollar...I assume the $500 do not include tripod and mount head? else there's almost no options available..
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Hi there,
I can offer the planetary scope just to fit to your budget. You can PM me
or call me at H/P: 9 456 6785, the scope is semi new.
Robin - Mcgill
I can offer the planetary scope just to fit to your budget. You can PM me
or call me at H/P: 9 456 6785, the scope is semi new.
Robin - Mcgill
AGMI wrote:by the way...im not very particular about VERY good optics and i just need reasonably good scopes
Re: looking for a good planetary telescope
I have a Orion Mak 125. Very portable with case, solar filter, rings, plus some other accessories.AGMI wrote:hi,
im looking for a good planetary telescope under $500...help me pls
If interested, let me know
by the way, now i got 6 choices:
1.Mcgill's ED80 refractor for $980 (way off budget)
2.Mcgill's Viper 90 Mak for $600 (abit off still)
3.Carlogambino's Nexstar 4 for $500 w/o eps but with solarfilter / with JMI case - $600
4.Ekezial's Tasco Starguide 4 with eps for $400
5.MCYM's MTO 1000 for $350
6.VinSnr's Orion viewmax 127mm Mak for $600
too many choices now...need recomendation.
1.Mcgill's ED80 refractor for $980 (way off budget)
2.Mcgill's Viper 90 Mak for $600 (abit off still)
3.Carlogambino's Nexstar 4 for $500 w/o eps but with solarfilter / with JMI case - $600
4.Ekezial's Tasco Starguide 4 with eps for $400
5.MCYM's MTO 1000 for $350
6.VinSnr's Orion viewmax 127mm Mak for $600
too many choices now...need recomendation.
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IMO:
1 & 2 aperture too tiny
3&4 Generally has acceptable (not excellent) optics. Check scope's collimation first. Aperture still somewhat limited. Won't recommend this unless you really want a goto.
5 no experience with this scope so can't comment
6. Get this if within your budget. Enough aperture, portable, generally excellent optics, no hassle of goto with associated electrical hassle (batteries) or breakdowns...
1 & 2 aperture too tiny
3&4 Generally has acceptable (not excellent) optics. Check scope's collimation first. Aperture still somewhat limited. Won't recommend this unless you really want a goto.
5 no experience with this scope so can't comment
6. Get this if within your budget. Enough aperture, portable, generally excellent optics, no hassle of goto with associated electrical hassle (batteries) or breakdowns...
We do it in the dark...
Portaball 12.5"
Takahashi Mewlon 210
William Optics 110ED
...and all night long!
Portaball 12.5"
Takahashi Mewlon 210
William Optics 110ED
...and all night long!
:idea: BTW I am selling my skywatcher 127mm same as the Orion MAK mention on the post, u interested? Can pm or call me. 