Tal 100RS vs 127 MAK?

[Shure]

Damn these clear nights trying to hurry my decision!

I still don't think I'm anywhere further as yet.

I have made a few decisions though:

- No astrophotography(apart from maybe trying abit of ccd)

- Not overly bothered about DSO although I would like to at least see some of the more brighter objects

- I want this scope to be a keeper

- I fear the 127 mak on goto will feel more like a toy than a telescope?

Am I talking myself round to the Tal?

I have been thinking about the Dobs aswell mainly between the 200p or 250px. I guess at some point I'll own both a Dob and the refractor but which one first?

[kniclander]

I don't think the 127 mak will feel like a toy. I was using mine tonight and it is a really nice piece of kit. no doubt though that an 8" newt is a much better all rounder especially if dso's are your thing.

[spaceboy]

It is so difficult to make suggestions to beginners as there is so much to pick from. FYI the 127 MAK looks can be deceiving, it is in now way a toy and can give some amazing images that can compete with some larger scope. The MAK although may come across as portable and a grab and go it isn't. You can be waiting for up to 2hrs for a MAK to cool down to optimum temperature. Up until this time the scope can be used but you may find it a strain on the eyes. All scopes will need to cool down but the TAL would probably be quicker than most. If you are strongly considering a TAL RS100 then I would suggest you have a chat with Nightfisher & Astro_baby or check out Astro_babys review TAL 100RS Review

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

It is so difficult to make suggestions to beginners as there is so much to pick from. FYI the 127 MAK looks can be deceiving, it is in now way a toy and can give some amazing images that can compete with some larger scope. The MAK although may come across as portable and a grab and go it isn't. You can be waiting for up to 2hrs for a MAK to cool down to optimum temperature. Up until this time the scope can be used but you may find it a strain on the eyes. All scopes will need to cool down but the TAL would probably be quicker than most. If you are strongly considering a TAL RS100 then I would suggest you have a chat with Nightfisher & Astro_baby or check out Astro_babys review TAL 100RS Review

Cool-down times are particularly important for planetary viewing. I find my C8 generally is OK after 1hr (no tube currents visible in defocused image), or even 30 min if I store it in a really cool place. I would be surprised if the cool down time of the 127 would be longer. For DSOs it is not a great consideration, as you are working at lower magnifications.