Skywatcher 5" Maksutov V Celestron 6SE Nexstar SCT

[Matt2011]

Would like to ask if there would be much difference between a Skywatcher 127 5" Maksutov Skymax and a Celestron 6SE Nexstar SCT in terms of what your able to see on the moon and planets and detail and overall quality like contrast etc. Which performs better the Maksutov or the SCT and I know some will say that as the SCT is bigger by 1 inch in aperture, But are there any other relevant factors between them with a Maksutov and a SCT. I am seriously considering a Celestron 6SE as its within my budget and cannot really afford the 8SE and anyone got a 6SE and what are they like and do these need COLLIMATING and also how do you go about updating the software on the Nexstar handset. Would appreciate any help at all. :) Thanks

[Dunkster]

As soon as the clouds clear off, I'll let you know

[Matt2011]

Nice One Dunkster, Hoping to get some observing time tonight, We live in hope at this time of year

[Dunkster]

We had a pretty messy storm last night, but it's as clear as a bell this morning. Fingers crossed... feels like it's been weeks since I got out.

[LukeSkywatcher]

Nice One Dunkster, Hoping to get some observing time tonight, We live in hope at this time of year

The only thing i hope to be observing tonight (if the clouds go away) are the Geminids meteors.

[Matt2011]

I wanna get out and observe Mars again and Jupiter and Saturn, Its sunny here in Torbay but also some clouds lurking about so fingers cross.

[LukeSkywatcher]

I wanna get out and observe Mars again and Jupiter and Saturn, Its sunny here in Torbay but also some clouds lurking about so fingers cross.

Usually works better when its dark.

[Dunkster]

LOL

[up2nogood]

As soon as the clouds clear off, I'll let you know

Hopefuly you can use it tonight mate.. blumming weather doing my head it lol need to get out tonight hopefuly;)

Bet you're itching to try it out

[Nosivad]

I have a 6SE but don't know anything about the other 'scope. I have heard that the celestron GOTO is better than the skywatcher's, but who I am to say!

[Matt2011]

Its cloudy again tonight but was nice and sunny earlier but the cloud came in this afternoon, How is everyone else tonight and anyone got clear skies for tonight.

[Dunkster]

It's clear with patchy cloud tonight, but unfortunately still very breezy

[Matt2011]

Same here but can see Jupiter and there is sea mist also as I live near the sea and going to leave it as late as possible to do some observing but hopefully will be a lot better later and but not totally clouded out. Feel sorry for those that have new scopes that are waiting to try em out but been there and done it. let me know as soon as you get clear skies and let me know how you get on with your 6SE. Cheers Matt:rolleyes: