mak or reflector please help me decide?

[coppernob]

Hi I am having trouble deciding between a 130mm newtonian or a 127 Mak (skywatcher brands of both) I particularly have in mind observing planets and bright DSOs but also using my neximage camera on Saturn and Jupiter. Please help me choose. The OTA will be put onto a SLT/skyprodigy mount currently occupied by a 70mm f10 refractor.

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[coppernob]

pedantic apology isnt a newtonian a type of reflector sorry

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[Peter Drew]

The 127 Mak will suit your requirements the better of the two.

[ronin]

Agreed the Mak will be the better choice, just need a long focal length eyepiece for DSO's.

[Polar Bear]

My vote goes for the Mak also. I have had some excellent Solar system observing with a 102mm Mak.

[farunj]

If you want to image Saturn and Jupiter, then the mak will be the way to go. The reflector has a shorter focal length and hence will give wider fields of view. However the mak can also be used for DSOs by using a long focal length EP, as stated above.

[coppernob]

thanks guys. skywatcher 127 Mak on order

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[farunj]

Congrats! I am sure you will enjoy the scope very much!

Clear skies!

[Polar Bear]

Let us know how you get on with it, it will be better EP's next !

[coppernob]

Here it is. I haven't noticed too much wobble - certainly not more than with the original 70mm refractor

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[Stu]

What a lovely looking setup. Nice and portable so you can get out to some dark sites with it.

Enjoy,

Stu