If I was to get another setup ???

[Chubster]

Hi all

Been thinking about getting another scope (wish I didnt sell the C8 ) Im torn as to what to get though...a grab and go type affair or similar to what I had before - C8 with HEQ5.

I know they are two completely different scenarios so suppose what im really asking is what is the BEST grab n go scope you can get and what can I expect from it.

Cheers

Chub

[Grant]

Why not go for both? The 8SE is the same tube as a C8 but on a more grab and go mount:

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=C8se

Or something a bit more portable, the 6SE:

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=C6se

The 6SE seems a very popular scope! I have the C6 tube and its fantastic with planets and the moon, its also shown some great views of deeper stuff...

Cheers,

Grant

[Chubster]

Goto as well

What are those mounts like...they just look unstable ?

[Andrew*]

For grab and go, purely MHO, the best you can do is a dob. Great all-rounder, most aperture you can get for the cash, no aligning to do (except of the mirrors of course) and you can fit practically any size into an average car (<10" solid tube, >12": trusses).

Andrew

[MartinB]

Agree with Andrew 100%. I have had a good few very enjoyable 30 mins session between gaps in the cloud with my Skyliner 300

[Chubster]

hmm..didnt think of a dob as grab and go, more "heave n stay" but im willing to stand corrected.

I was thinking perhaps either maks or sct's. The dobs are quite large arent they

[barkis]

Some decent gear for sale on SGL's For Sale board Chubs.

Ron.