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https://www.meade.com/eclipseviewtm-114 ... scope.html
I'm considering getting this for my grandson's 10th birthday, it would be his first scope. I found it for $111. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this scope. This is a 114, they have an 82 for about $55. Thought the 114 is a good buy.
Thanks, Mike
I'm considering getting this for my grandson's 10th birthday, it would be his first scope. I found it for $111. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this scope. This is a 114, they have an 82 for about $55. Thought the 114 is a good buy.
Thanks, Mike
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Re: First scope
Nothing wrong with a 4.5"; I love mine, but IMHO, with the Meade being at f/ 4, stars at the edge of the field will be distorted. It also has a spherical mirror, which is really a better performer at f/ 8 or above.
Again, nothing wrong with it, but just so you know and again, only my opinion
Forgot to mention; that's quite nice of you as well!!
All the best,
Again, nothing wrong with it, but just so you know and again, only my opinion
Forgot to mention; that's quite nice of you as well!!
All the best,
Mark
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"The Hankmeister" Celestron 8SE, orange tube Vixen made C80, CG4 & AZ-EQ5 mounts.
Too much Towa glass/mirrors.
H/A - PST stage 2 mod with a Baader 90mm ERF on a Celestron XLT 102 (thanks Mike!)
Ca-K - W/O 61mm, Antares 1.6 barlow, Baader 3.8 OD and Ca-K filters with a ZWO ASI174mm.
W/L - C80-HD with Baader 5.0 & 3.8 Solar film, Solar Continuum 7.5nm and UV/IR filters with a Canon EOS 550D.
Oh yeah, and Solar Cycle 25
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Re: First scope
I'm in negotiations for a second scope for my grandson. The first was a refractor and likely the second will be too. An f4 scope might be hard to collimate.
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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notFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:11 am I'm in negotiations for a second scope for my grandson. The first was a refractor and likely the second will be too. An f4 scope might be hard to collimate.
There's that too, you're quite right I found a difference between my 8"
Mark
"The Hankmeister" Celestron 8SE, orange tube Vixen made C80, CG4 & AZ-EQ5 mounts.
Too much Towa glass/mirrors.
H/A - PST stage 2 mod with a Baader 90mm ERF on a Celestron XLT 102 (thanks Mike!)
Ca-K - W/O 61mm, Antares 1.6 barlow, Baader 3.8 OD and Ca-K filters with a ZWO ASI174mm.
W/L - C80-HD with Baader 5.0 & 3.8 Solar film, Solar Continuum 7.5nm and UV/IR filters with a Canon EOS 550D.
Oh yeah, and Solar Cycle 25
"The Hankmeister" Celestron 8SE, orange tube Vixen made C80, CG4 & AZ-EQ5 mounts.
Too much Towa glass/mirrors.
H/A - PST stage 2 mod with a Baader 90mm ERF on a Celestron XLT 102 (thanks Mike!)
Ca-K - W/O 61mm, Antares 1.6 barlow, Baader 3.8 OD and Ca-K filters with a ZWO ASI174mm.
W/L - C80-HD with Baader 5.0 & 3.8 Solar film, Solar Continuum 7.5nm and UV/IR filters with a Canon EOS 550D.
Oh yeah, and Solar Cycle 25
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Thanks, all good points. I'll check refractors. I like the table top Dob type though, i'll look at slower scopes.
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My f5 Z12 is easy. My AT 8" f4 was a great scope but significantly more fussy.Thefatkitty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:14 amnotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:11 am I'm in negotiations for a second scope for my grandson. The first was a refractor and likely the second will be too. An f4 scope might be hard to collimate.
There's that too, you're quite right I found a difference between my 8"f/ 6 and my 10"f/ 4.9... Thef/ 6 was somewhat easier!
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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Re: First scope
I'd go for a refractor, maybe in the 90mm range. Easy to use for a youngster, and no collimation issues. Maybe upgrade the finder, too.
Gordon
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I got my grandson a table top frac. He lives in an urban condo so carting the scope and a table has been a hassle. I'm trying to persuade his parental units to allocate space for a full mount. Of course what's convenient depends on the home....
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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[https://explorescientificusa.com/collec ... e-az-mount][/url]
Looks like this could be the one. They have plenty of room in the back yard, just concerned about their dogs disrupting.
Looks like this could be the one. They have plenty of room in the back yard, just concerned about their dogs disrupting.
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Looks a likely choice!
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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Re: First scope
At f/ 5.5 I would suggest replacing the two Kellner eyepieces with some GSO Plossl, about $35USD each but will work well with the telescope.
If he wants to view planets theGSO 2x barlow is a good choice as well.
The mount will get you started but do not be surprised when one day you want to find the highest point in the area and throw it over.
It will work to get him started observing though.
If he wants to view planets the
The mount will get you started but do not be surprised when one day you want to find the highest point in the area and throw it over.
It will work to get him started observing though.
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EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
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