Vixen scope

[milkyjoe]

Hi.

Has anyone got a Vixen 110L scope, and if so, would you recommend one for planetary/lunar viewing?

Thanks.

Richard.

[John]

These links might be of interest:

http://stargazerslounge.com/equipment-reviews/106790-vixen-vmc-110l-ota-review.html

Astromart Reviews - Why I Bought a Vixen VMC110L How I Like It

[milkyjoe]

Cheers John. ;-)

[milkyjoe]

From those reviews, this scope looks like an ideal companion to my 102mm refractor.

Have anyone got one of these, any thoughts, likes/dislikes etc.?

Thanks.

Richard.

[John]

I suppose an alternative to consider would be a 127mm mak-cassegrain which are around the same price as the Vixen 110. The extra aperture and (I think) smaller central obstruction would show a bit more planetary detail / contrast maybe ?.

But the mak-cass would need anti-dewing precautions and more cool down time so there are pros and cons as usual !.