Spain or Turkey?? Decision made!

[Thalestris24]

I've been humming and harring for months now over getting a second, portable scope that I can take outside. It basically boiled down to a choice between ED80, or similar, and the 130pds. I liked the idea of a frac and being able to always use it 'out of the box', as it were. It would have been a big step up from my wee ST80. Not to knock the ST80 - I've had some quite good images from it and guiding is a cinch! However, in the end I've plumped for the SW 130pds, basically on the grounds of cost. I've long been impressed by the images on the 130pds thread (started by Russe). Whereas I probably can't reach those heights myself, at least I know they are possible When you think about it - it's a 'mere' £159 for the 130pds. Just the field flattener/reducer for the Evostar ED80 costs the same! What's to lose?

So ordered one today from FLO  I shall fit the SW Autofocuser to it and will hopefully finish the DIY usb controller software in the not too distant future

Louise

[DaveS]

Yeah, it's a good little 'scope for the money, but unless you you already have one for another 'scope, budget for a good coma-corrector.

[Thalestris24]

Yeah, it's a good little 'scope for the money, but unless you you already have one for another 'scope, budget for a good coma-corrector.

Yeah, I'll get a second coma corrector for it eventually. First things first!

Louise