I can't believe all the knowledge I have gained through reading people's posts and watching YouTube videos. Its interesting how the short simple videos are usually the best!
Anyway, I came across a person selling a Celestron NextStar 5 SE telescope today. When I went to see it, the only issue I saw was that it was missing the secondary mirror and the corrector plate. Everything else on the unit works. I am not sure why the gentleman was selling it, but I could not pass on the deal. The scope was $699 new and he was asking less than 10% of that! Even if I have to pay top dollar for the replacements, I still come out ahead ... and I have a Schmidt-Cassigrain telescope to go along with my Celestron AstroMaster 114
I have contacted (via email) the Celestron support folks, but was wondering if anyone in the group knows where I can buy the spare parts I need. I joined the local astronomy club, so I will ask them also.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Steve