stick or twist?

[boabsta]

Ok its been at least a month since I acquired my sw 127mak and I love it, I honestly do. But, I still want a 200p newt so do I sell my mak and buy a 200 or just stick with the mak as it is in my opinion superb.

Would there be that much of a difference in visual from the 200? The mak has given me the best views of any telescope I have had (and wipes the floor with the 150 newt I have as a loaner).

I would have to sell the mak as I cant afford to just buy a new setup but I realy dont want to regret doing so.

Also what would be a reasonable price to ask for the mak on eq3-2?

Any and all opinions welcome.

Oh and I will like to try astrophotography as well. Plants and dso if possible so wich would suit best for this?

[Nova]

Everyone opinion will be different, My advice is to get out with a local astro club and try a 200P out.

[boabsta]

Everyone opinion will be different, My advice is to get out with a local astro club and try a 200P out.

Thanks for reply. I dont know of any local clubs which is probably a bit weird in a city with 2 observatories. Shall start googleing

[JamesF]

Keep the Mak and save for a 200P as well

James

[CGolder]

I have a 200p and i have just ordered a 127 from flo... i love these little scopes and owned one a few years ago and miss it so thought hey! ill have another for grab and go and some white light solar.

the 200p is a cracker but the skymax is great too so i would get both

[Daniel-K]

dont forget it wont go on your current mount ! eq5 min for visual

[boabsta]

Cheers for replies guys. I wish I could afford just to buy a 200. I have noticed a lot of people on here have both and maybe 1 day I will too.

As for the mount, I have seen an 200p on eq5 mount for £390 new. That's what has made me think about selling the mak.

Might try a ppi claim and see if I can get any cash back that way. Either that or its the long slog of bankroll building playing freerolls at the poker again.

I just don't know :-(

[Daniel-K]

or get a 200p DOB!

[boabsta]

Sorry should have said I live in a flat so dobs are sadly ruled out.

I am however trying to talk a friend with a garden into buying 1