Celestron XTL 150 Reflector for visual, how are they?

[N3ptune]

Hello again! My mission of finding a second instrument is moving! have another option now the Celestron XLT  150mm reflector such has the image bellow:

It's a F5, 150 x 750, it will have a bit of coma because it's a F5, but is is a fine instrument for a visual? it looks similar to the SW 150p, they must come from the same factory too. I would like to know some strong advice before I ask more questions to the seller.

Thanks

[Moonshane]

I have had a couple and they are excellent scopes and as good as any other F5 150mm Newtonian I have used.

[N3ptune]

nice nice! but I am out of luck again, the instrument was sold today after less then 2 days.. used astronomy gear is a fluent market. 

[Ricochet]

Your sig says your current scope is an 8" F5 newt. I doubt that you would see enough difference between the two to warrant also owning a 6" F5 newt, unless you have two houses and intend to keep one scope at each house. In other words I wouldn't worry about having missed out on this one. 

[N3ptune]

Rocochet ah totally you are right, it's just to have a second instrument for guests, a smaller Dobson, easier to carry and fast to install outside instead of mounting the EQ5, inexpensive too. There is no rush really, just waiting for a very good deal on something good, and me being the lowest bidder.

(((:

 

 

[Peter Drew]

10 hours ago, N3ptune said:

Rocochet ah totally you are right, it's just to have a second instrument for guests, a smaller Dobson, easier to carry and fast to install outside instead of mounting the EQ5, inexpensive too. There is no rush really, just waiting for a very good deal on something good, and me being the lowest bidder.

(((:

 

 

Could be the recipe for a long wait. 

[N3ptune]

6 hours ago, Peter Drew said:

Could be the recipe for a long wait. 

Yes it can take some time, but I ain't waiting and don't really need another telescope either . (and my bids are not that bad) On 4 instruments I had the following results:

#1 - I had a low price for a 8" SW Dobson, but the instrument was not A1 condition and kept in a shed outside, Cancelled

#2 - I did one bid on a 6" dob where I insulted the seller, my offer was too low, Rejected

#3 - The instrument was an infamous Bird-Jones, Cancelled

#4. The Omni 150 instrument was sold before I had the chance to bid, Too slow!

And today I gave an offer on a 150p but without any access to my e-mail to reply quickly. My expectations are low, it's a matter of luck again.  It could be sold by the time I get home.

We will see (; if I don't get it, too bad. 

 

[N3ptune]

@Peter Drew

it seems I am lucky after all, we concluded what I think is a fair price for the  SW 150p in good condition (This would be around 157GBP.)  but it's a bit more then my budget. I can afford it without difficulties but I just can't decide if I do it or not.

It could turn into a nice mini Dobson.

[Peter Drew]

Good luck!.  

[N3ptune]

Thanks @Peter Drew, I decided this 150p will be owned by someone else, I don't visualize me doing anything major with it because I already own the 200p. Ill wait for a deal on a 130mm in good condition instead. For close to half the price, it would do the job very well, for a guest scope. Yeah new plan.

[N3ptune]

@Peter Drew

I am the winner for the 6" Dobson after all, I thought my price was too low and the seller was insulted, he was just away for the week lol bad perception. The SW traditional dob 150mm F6 was used less then 10 times ans is like a new one, this time it's no-brainer.

Tonight, me, a dobsonian owner.

[Peter Drew]

Well done!