Hello,
Im sure you will be more then happy with the new scope. I cant wait to see pictures of it when you get it setup.
I spoke with our local club here in Las Vegas and they advised me to attend a few meetings and try out some scopes to see which type i really like. Its probably a good idea since I have never owned one and I want to make sure i get something i really will enjoy. They even have some used ones that are like brand new for sale - about twice the price of what i wanted to spend but at least its an option. I can tell you that from being a Leica camera dealer for many years that the quality of the optics is very important.
I dont know if orion and celestron are the same. I wouldn't think so but then again i really have no idea. I was thinking about becoming a dealer for celestron since my sales rep for leica was asking me if i was interested in it a few months ago but i just never pursued it. Hey we could all get there scopes at wholesale prices .. hmmmm anyways still curious to hear what others have to say about the orion scopes for astrophotography. Maybe we will get some advice tonight.
What would be the next step up from the Orion Skyview Pro 150MM Mak-Cass 6" that you just purchased ?
Only 3 more days until your scope arrives. isn't waiting for packages the worst. Sometimes ill pay the extra $$ to get faster shipping like overnight or 2nd day.. Patience is just not something i have mastered yet lol.. The good thing about being a Leica camera dealer is I get to try out all the new toys and if i need something I have it right in front of me.. no waiting and cant beat the price i pay for the equipment. Its a pretty nice markup that they force all dealers to stick to.
Do they have any clubs in your area in NYC ?
Tonight I am going to try some photography of the sky with my 200mm lens and a 2x teleconverter which will make it 400mm. Im sure it will still be dots in the sky but its still fun to try. Hopefully it will stop raining and the sky will be clear
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Originally Posted by Starchild615
Hi Mal
Here is the link http://www.telescope.com/control/pro...oduct_id=24655
I researched a lot of scopes and this one fit pretty well in the 1000.00 range
the board members here have some really nice scopes and I am sure they are more than 1000.00 I figured I would start out with this one for 1-2 years and then move up as necessary. Another board member advised me that to see the planets good, a 6" or more is essential. I cant see a thing with the scope I have right now which is an old 80MM Celestron. I should have the new scope set up Saturday night as it is due here from FedEx on Saturday morning. BUT my weather forecast for Saturday evening is snow, so no clear skies for me to try it out. But these weathermen in NYC have been wrong this whole winter, lets hope they are wrong again.
I am also purchasing for the new scope an Oxygen III filter because I live in the worst light polluted area you can get, NYC.
I am also wondering if Orion is the same company as Celestron, if anyone knows that answer please post
Thanks
Gina (starchild615) |