CowsonConcrete Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi,I'm thinking of buying a reflector telescope but As I currently have an EQ2 mount I don't want another. Does anyone know of a site where I can buy a tube only and get more scope for my pound.I also realise this is my 50th post so I get to access the fabled buy/sell section of the site!Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Nice try but you also need 30 days membership lol Most places sell ota's - have a look at FLO. But I would advise that you ensure the EQ2 will support whatever you get - weight plays a big part in how steady the scope is and can play havoc with observing if the mount's too small Edit - just realised you joined Oct 2010 (not 2011) - you might just scrape in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi there,You will find that most retailers will sell an OTA (Optical Tube Assembly) on its own, though it often does not work out such good value. For instance a skywatcher 150 pl is £186, on a mount = £272, yet the mount if you buy it alone is £164.So it may be worth buying a package and selling on the mount.Well worth looking at the for sale section, make sure your mount that you have is man enough for the job!!.Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowsonConcrete Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks guys. I don't have loads of money to spend and was looking at £200 max. I'll check out the max weight for the mount.However thanks for the term OTA; maybe using that in google will increase my success rate.Thanks again gents, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 An EQ2 will carry a 130mm F/5 newtonian but thats the maximum. When they do come up for sale used they do not cost a great deal - £50 or so I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicnac Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 this is nice for just shy of your budget First Light Optics - Skywatcher Skyliner 150P Dobsonian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parus major Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 For instance a skywatcher 150 pl is £186, on a mount = £272, yet the mount if you buy it alone is £164.Good LuckBut try selling the EQ3-2 plus the £32 polar scope for the £86 difference and you'll struggle.Mine is getting a bit of a thick coat of dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I would second the idea of considering a 150P Dobsonian - all round a far better combination. Maybe sell your current kit to help pay for it - most folk trade their kit to climb the slippery slope to their "ideal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parus major Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Aye, the same tube as mine and it's very satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi There,All good advice above, as you are in Sheffield it would be worth a visit to Rother Valley Optics as you can have a play with the scopes in the flesh and see what suits you best.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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