New Telescope dilemma

[Rob Severn]

After the theft of my last scope (LX90 8") I've been on binos for the last few years, now I have the opportunity to get a new toy.

I've narrowed it down to Celestron 9.25 or 11" either cpc mount or the CG5-EQ. I'm leaning towards the CG5 as it will be far more versatile. Anybody have anything to say about the two choices ?

Another question is does anyone know of anywhere either in the UK or US that will ship to France for a reasonable cost ? I have found a few scopes but when I enquire as to shipping the reply is 'we don't ship to europe' or a totally astronomical figure.

Or there is this

http://www.leboncoin.fr/image_son/195222926.htm?ca=22_s

The price is ok but would I be wanting bigger apeture after a few months ?

I'll be mainly doing imaging.

Thanks

[russ]

How about Telescope Service in Germany? They ship Europe wide and have the Celestron models you are interested in. The shipping costs are little high but not astronomical.

http://www.telescope-service.de/

Also, it could be First Light Optics (forum sponsor) ship to Europe.

Btw i'm not sure i would want a C11 on a CG5 mount......wobbly springs to mind.

[Rob Severn]

Thanks Russ, I'' give FLO a call. Give my best to Southampton, my home city.