HEQ5??

[tom.yates]

WEIGHT CAP of the GPDX IS 22 POUNDS THINK THE WEIGHT CAP HEQ5 IS 30 POUNDS.

[col]

yeah i can understand that, but surely for some who replace larger scopes are gonna miss out on views arnt they caz

[lunator]

Col

That why I have the ETX 70. It goes in the boot of the car.

The new 80mm refractors are reasonbly priced so you can buy them in addition to your 'big' scope.

Cheers

Ian

[tom.yates]

A smaller scope is just to compliment your other scope. :lol:

[tom.yates]

Once you start you cant stop

[mark RD]

Its a shame there not as cheap as a tube of pringles..... :lol:

You would be surprised to know how cheap they are now compaired to the prices 10 15 years ago.

[mark RD]

Once you start you cant stop

Its a shame there not as cheap as a tube of pringles..... :lol:

[daz]

So, Greg...

What did you decide?

Will the HEQ5 be big enough, or do you need the EQ6??

[Jamie]

The only advice i can give Greg is this.

If you can afford the EQ6 then get it cos it will surely save you the bother of

upgrading later on.

Plus there is no such thing as too much mount.

I remember for a laugh you and Steve put a big refractor piggy backed on

a reflector well the EQ6 would handle the likes of that no probs.

What a monstrous site that would be.

[Greg]

HEQ5 as there'a a pitter patter of little feet on the horizon!

Which will take the 8" Newt and the ED80 without any problems......

Greg

[Jamie]

Understood and you ar correct mate.

[GazOC]

Plus there is no such thing as too much mount.

Bang on!

[tom.yates]

Wise decision i think mate.

[FLO]

Some one delete this thread before Steve comes home tonight - he won't talk to me otherwise!!

HEQ5....

Greg mate, I am confused.

Is this a variation of plan e (or was it f)?  Or ... is it a whole new plan g :scratch:

Steve

[GazOC]

LOL! Steve,

I 've been through that, I've ended up making equipment decisions that I can't remember the reasons for the next day!!

Gaz

[Greg]

First of all, thanks for the help and advice

I have decided to go for the HEQ5 for the time being, it's more than I need (Which is what I need!!!)

Later on I will probably go for something larger, but for the time being i't'll do the job for me.

Once again thanks for the advice.

Greg

[Greg]

Just one more question....

Does the HEQ5 have an illuminated polar finder scope with it. If not can you get one??

Greg

[daz]

It's not illuminated, but it does come with one. I just flash the SGL Red torch down the barrel.....

[Greg]

It's not illuminated, but it does come with one. I just flash the SGL Red torch down the barrel.....

Excellent idea.........Any idea where I can get one!

Thanks daz

[tom.yates]

Greg , I have a pen type illuminater that fits the front of the mount mate send me your address and i will send you one free of charge / just pay for the postage about £ 2 or 3 Quid you attach it to the front of the mount twist the switch at the base and it just lights up.

Tom.