Is it worth upgrading?

[batemantom]

Currently using a Bresser skylux 70/700 (what works fine!), But I've been thinking about buying a Sky-Watcher Heritage-130P Flextube. 

Would there be much of a difference between the two? Or would it only be worth upgrading if i was spending a bit more money? 

I've been looking on http://www.12dstring.me.uk/fovcalc.php and i can't really see much of a difference with the photos...

 

[Kyle Allen]

That is a field of view calculator only. It wont show you the difference in the detail either telescope will show you.

130mm gathers about 3.5 times as much light and has about twice the resolution of 70mm aperture so quite a significant difference! 😉

You might find this site easier to use for comparing field of view...

http://astronomy.tools/calculators/field_of_view/

[batemantom]

18 minutes ago, Kyle Allen said:

That is a field of view calculator only. It wont show you the difference in the detail either telescope will show you.

130mm gathers about 3.5 times as much light and has about twice the resolution of 70mm aperture so quite a significant difference! 😉

You might find this site easier to use for comparing field of view...

http://astronomy.tools/calculators/field_of_view/

So it would be worth upgrading?? To the Sky-Watcher Heritage-130P Flextube For an extra £189? 

[IB20]

You could get the 150p heritage for £199! https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-heritage-150p-flex-tube-dobsonian-telescope.html

[John]

Yes - the 130mm aperture will gather almost 4x as much light as your 70mm scope does and will have nearly twice the resolution.

The Heritage 130P is a very popular and capable scope on this forum and is owned by experienced and novice astronomers alike.

£189 is quite expensive for the scope. You should be able to find it for £140-£150 if you shop around.

 

 

[batemantom]

22 minutes ago, IB20 said:

You could get the 150p heritage for £199! https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-heritage-150p-flex-tube-dobsonian-telescope.html

Yes, but to be completely honest I've never heard of the website you've linked.

[batemantom]

16 minutes ago, John said:

Yes - the 130mm aperture will gather almost 4x as much light as your 70mm scope does and will have nearly twice the resolution.

The Heritage 130P is a very popular and capable scope on this forum and is owned by experienced and novice astronomers alike.

£189 is quite expensive for the scope. You should be able to find it for £140-£150 if you shop around.

 

 

I may wait a few months, hopefully one of these will come up for sale second hand. 

I have found a local shop (Bristol Cameras) are selling this telescope. But it's out of stock. ☹️

Edited July 12, 2020 by batemantom

[IB20]

Oh they’re great. I recently purchased some binos from them and they were delivered the next day. I’m sure plenty of long standing SGL members will vouch for Rother Valley Optics. There’s a review section for suppliers on this site which I’m sure will confirm this!

[johninderby]

Rother Valley Optics are a good reputable dealer along with FLO. Harrison Telescopes, Opticstar, 365astronomy, Modern Astronomy, Tring Astro etc.

 

Edited July 12, 2020 by johninderby

[Waldemar]

7 hours ago, batemantom said:

I may wait a few months, hopefully one of these will come up for sale second hand. 

I have found a local shop (Bristol Cameras) are selling this telescope. But it's out of stock. ☹️

They are not specialised in astro equipment at all, they seem to be just another photography shop like many others who try to sell astro equipment without real knowledge. You would be far better off with the established knowledgeable shops like FLO or Rother Valley Optics like mentioned above.

Edited July 13, 2020 by Waldemar

[batemantom]

9 hours ago, John said:

Yes - the 130mm aperture will gather almost 4x as much light as your 70mm scope does and will have nearly twice the resolution.

The Heritage 130P is a very popular and capable scope on this forum and is owned by experienced and novice astronomers alike.

£189 is quite expensive for the scope. You should be able to find it for £140-£150 if you shop around.

 

 

So would you recommend the whole Skywatcher heritage lineup? Including the cheaper options? 

[Ricochet]

41 minutes ago, batemantom said:

So would you recommend the whole Skywatcher heritage lineup? Including the cheaper options? 

I would say yes, but you have to remember that aperture is very important. Increasing the aperture gives you both more light grasp and more resolution. Given that you already have a 70mm telescope, I don't think that you should go any lower than the 130mm model. 100mm probably won't be enough of an improvement that you will think it is worth spending money on. 

[batemantom]

19 minutes ago, Ricochet said:

I would say yes, but you have to remember that aperture is very important. Increasing the aperture gives you both more light grasp and more resolution. Given that you already have a 70mm telescope, I don't think that you should go any lower than the 130mm model. 100mm probably won't be enough of an improvement that you will think it is worth spending money on. 

Thank you for your help 😊 👍

[batemantom]

On 12/07/2020 at 22:06, IB20 said:

Oh they’re great. I recently purchased some binos from them and they were delivered the next day. I’m sure plenty of long standing SGL members will vouch for Rother Valley Optics. There’s a review section for suppliers on this site which I’m sure will confirm this!

I've just purchased the Skywatcher Heritage 130P from Rother Valley Optics, just need to wait for a clear night...