Sky-Watcher SkyMax 90 EQ1 advice needed

[vegaandarctures]

Hi all

I am still looking to get a decent scope to replace my cheap department store one. I am wanting advice on the model mentioned above and I know most of you will want to say get a dob get a dob and I am considering it but right now I want advice on this particular model so sorry to sound so blunt

I have been told that a 90mm mak will do well on moon and planets however my concern is the EQ1 mount. Now I have heard some pretty bad things about it and I am wondering is it sturdy enough to support the 90mm mak for good views of the planets without too much vibration. The sky at night magazine seem to like the EQ1 but others on this forum would disagree so I am a bit confused

Your advice would be much appreciated

Thanks

[nicnac]

i have the 90 as my grab n go, the EQ1 will be fine, the 90 isnt that heavy at all.

my horizon 8115 takes the 90 with no issues at all and the EQ1 is more substantial.

i do think the 102 mak is better value for money mind, the 90 is a good telescope none the less

[vegaandarctures]

Thanks for the reply is there a noticible difference between the 102 and the 90 in view and can you use a 40mm eyepiece for a wider field?

[John]

A 32mm will show as much sky as a 40mm in the 1.25" fitting but a mak-cassegrain is not a wide field scope.

[nicnac]

it is the extra light gather that makes it for me, there have been times when i think, should have bought the 102 (apeture fever)

the 90 and the 102 both have 1.25" fit and to be honest, i havnt come across any decent EP's higher than 32mm.

if you do decide on the mak90, dont bother with EP's lower than 10mm, the mags are just too high (in my opinion) for the little pup.

a 25mm, 18mm, 12mm should do you proud and maybe a decent 32mm if your feeling like spoiling yourself

[vegaandarctures]

I was given a Meade 40mm eyepiece a while ago so if they show the same part of sky as the 32mm then I might not bother with getting the 32mm but I will try and get hold of the others

[nicnac]

you should get two stock EP's with the telescope anyway, a 10mm and a 25mm plossl, now they arnt super smashing great but they will put you on for a wee while

[vegaandarctures]

Thanks for your advice much appreciated