moved to Sweden

[Blueearthling]

Hi,

I moved to Sweden last year. The moving company broke the mount of my celestron nexstar 6se so I haven't been doing any viewing lately.

We have some amazing clear nights here but a bit cold!

I'm thinking about buying a new telescope, maybe a dobsonian 10 inch. I have up to an absolute Max of a grand to spend. Any recommended please?

[dweller25]

There's a 1/10th wave Orion Optics 10" dob on ukastrobuysell at the moment.....

I have no affiliation with the seller

[Blueearthling]

Thanks for the reply.

I think I am leaning towards the 10 inch skywatcher flextube. They seem to be quite well liked on here.....

Couple of questions though.

Will I need a fan? If so are they easy to fit and can someone recommend one please?

Any other accessories I will need to consider to get good use straight away?

Thanks in advance.

[damnut]

Another vote for the orion  optics 10", a well respected scope. The skyliner new is c£530..Both big capable scopes.. Fans are one of the first mods put on these big boys!

Good luck with your choice.

[Blueearthling]

Sorry, I should have said with GOTO

[Blueearthling]

Reviving an old post of mine. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement 6se mount and tripod or a suitable replacement? Cheers.

[Elp]

Unless you have a special requirement for the original mount any EQ goto mount would be best.

[Blueearthling]

Ok thanks, I will check it out.

[Elp]

For visual anything manual like an az4 or 5, skytee, will do. I've even used my azgti which is the cheapest goto I believe, the scope is a bit on the limit if the dovetails are long but for visual it should be okay. The newer SAGTI is also highly commended but same payload as azgti.

For a bit more strength and upgrade potential look to 1000K+ costing mounts (you can save a lot from RRP buying used) like an eq5 or 6, ioptron gem/cem 20 range.

Edited February 23, 2023 by Elp