Celestron C8 Advanced GT Mount

[trogre]

Hello all. Been meaning to purchase a telescope for ages now but what with one thing & another it has not worked out,get your handkerchiefs out

Anyway I have been told that a Celestron C8 Advanced Series GT telescope may be up for sale for around £550  ($791) It comes with the standard equipment as the seller is keeping all his additional lenses for his new evolution  8". It,so he says is in good condition and I can go round for a session if we get a clear night!!

Now I know the GT mount is an old lady and from what I have read no comparison to the new VX mount. If and that is an if he sells it for the £550 would that be a good buy? providing it is in good condition? The C8  VX is around £1350  ($1492) so a lot of difference in price,but the question is would it be worth the extra  £800 to get the VX set up??  I will not, absolutely not be doing any  astrophotography and I will be more of a casual user of an hour or two rather than the all night sessions.

Although ithe GT set up is a reasonable price I do not want to be wishing I purchased the VX 6 months down the line.

Thanks for any help

 

[Chris]

Sounds like a good buy - the C8 OTA's alone go for around £450-£500 second hand.