Explorer 130PDS on Vixen Porta II

[andy435]

Hi! What is your opinion on Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS on Vixen Porta II for a easy to use, portable and transportable setup?

[alanjgreen]

Are you visual only or are you planning to attach a camera.

The "pds" version is optimised for photography. The "p" version is optimised for visual use.

If you are visual then FLO do a nice 150p bundle with an AZ4 tripod for £350.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/reflectors/skywatcher-explorer-150p-az4-mount.html

Slightly more aperture and a few £££ saved.

 

Alan

[andy435]

Thanks! It's for visual only, maybe pictures of moon and planets further down the road. The focuser is better on DS version which is a plus. The AZ4 is missing slow motion controls.