Philbomoog Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I recently took the plunge and after many hours of internet searches I finally bought a 200p with an EQ5 mount. I got the thing home and couldn't beleive how big this thing really was when set up.After a couple of days pondering what i'd let myself in for I finally decided to take it back. I really couldn't see my self being able to move it around and wisdom suggests that the best scope is one that you'll actually be able to use.I'm now researching on the internet again and am currently contemplating a Nexstar 127SLT. I think that would be more manageable.Watch this space for further updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Welcome to SGLThe 127 is certainly a nice little scope. There's no denying that the 200P on an EQ5 is fairly large. Have you considered the same tube on a dobsonian mount, or is even the 200P tube just too big?James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Might also be worth seeing if you can get along to a local astro club meet and have a look at different scopes to see what might be ok and what wouldn't.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itabot Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL....Know what you mean my first scope was a 200p on a EQ5, found it's overall size made it too awkward for me to use with a dodgy back, luckily due to a fault it was returned, gave me a chance to rethink, liking the aperture I ended up with 200p Dob, suppose it's just as big but more comfortable to use as I can view for longer seated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Philbomoog and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjgreen Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Philbomoog, welcome to the forum.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjgreen Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Phil.If you go for an SCT scope them do think about getting a "dew shield" - the front glass plate dews up very quickly and spoils your viewing entertainment.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 HI welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Paul Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hello and welcome.As someone has already mentioned, what aboutthe 200p dob. Easy to store, confortable viewing,An able bodied person can carry it short distancesas a whole set up.I used to have a 150mm f8 1200 refractor on an eq5 mount.The dob is so much more manageable, in every way.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hello and welcome to SGL. Perhaps a small retractor on a good mount might suit you better. Depends what you want to look at really if you are into planets then you need some aperture and a longish focal length to get a decent size image for a given eyepiece so a reflector or Mak would be good. If you are after Deep Sky Objects which can be quite large then a refractor of 100mm - 120mm might suit. Good luck in your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hello Philbomoog and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi and welcome to the lounge, like you I have been researching which scope to choose, it's a hard decision to make, the 8" Dob is always the one I come back to, it all depends what you wan't from it, I just like to observe, so the Dob seems the best set up for me, it's quick to set up, and easy to store, but that's my humbleopinion, I will be ordering mine from FLO in the next couple of weeks, If the cloud ever goes away, whatever youchoose It's what enjoyment you get out of it that counts.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondofchips Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Philbomoog & welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hello and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi and welcome - the SLT is a great scope and easily portable - Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 A warm welcome to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 welcome along...clear skies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggywrinkle Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Welcome...you might consider a SCT 5 or 6'' with go to. Compact and not too heavy, reasonable viewing position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi, Philbomoog, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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michigander Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Philbomoog!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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