Refractor advice

[Barry-W-Fenner]

Afternoon all.

I have recently been mulling over purchasing a lite grab and go set up for occasions such as this winter where opportunity's have been few and far between.  I am considering selling my 200p dob and acquiring something like a Sky Watcher Startravel 102 with AZ3 mount. Or maybe one of the smaller ED range. Maybe the ED80. Would these scopes work well with my Morpheus EP'S.

I would like the refractor for grab and go sessions and the 12" for moonless night longer session. I never intended to sell my 200p - But I have two dobs and would really like to try out refractor and experience these contrasty defraction-less views!

 

Any advise appreciated.

 

Regards

Barry

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I have a very nice little APM 80mm F/6 triplet, and tried a Morpheus 14 mm in it, and it worked well. I also have an ST80 for guide scope duties, and the difference in image quality between the two scopes is very significant indeed

[Mr Jones]

For visual observations, I'd push for a 4". Go used if it nets you a better design with top quality glass. 

[Pixies]

There's a Bresser 102 refractor in the classifieds section, just now.

[Barry-W-Fenner]

18 minutes ago, Pixies said:

There's a Bresser 102 refractor in the classifieds section, just now.

Cheers Pixies. I've just been looking at that. I don't know mu h about them but Bresser seem to be very well regarded. I will have another look now!

[KP82]

If I had an 8" and 12" dob, I wouldn't hesitate about selling the 8" and get myself a nice grab'n'go frac. An Altair Ascent 102 ED doublet would be a good option IMHO. You will need an AZ4 or AZ5 for it though.

[Barry-W-Fenner]

4 hours ago, Pixies said:

There's a Bresser 102 refractor in the classifieds section, just now.

That Bresser should arrive with me shortly! Now I need to decide on a mount. 😁

[GazOC]

If you can stretch to something a bit better than the AZ3 I'd recommend it. The mount can only track so far before it needs moving or re-setting and is pretty lightweight.