[AZ-Observing] Re: Nexstar
- From: Howard Moneta <hmoneta@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2015 16:09:57 -0700
Hi. The vibration suppression pads are a big help for the 8se due to the
small tripod. Without the pads, it is very sensitive when focusing.
Howard
On Saturday, February 28, 2015, David M. Douglass <
dmdouglass@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well, the mount would be the same for the 6se or the 8se. It is the
> standard
> Nexstar mount.
> "Frail" tripod ?? Well, the se mount is an Alt/Az mount. Thus, probably
> mostly visual use, and probably no "add-ons", so..... not so bad.
> The 6se lists for $800, and the 8se lists for $1,200.
>
> Is your "friend" new into this hobby ??
> The thing that comes to mind is the focual lengh and field of view.
> The 8se is a 2032 mm f/l, and thus the normal 8" SCT high magnification and
> smaller field of view. King of tough on a newer user.
> The 6se at 1500 mm f/l, gives a slightly broader field of view for the same
> eyepiece. Might by easier on the newer user.
>
> There you go, you got my 2cents worth !!
>
> David M. Douglass
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> Stan Gorodenski
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 3:23 PM
> To: Az-Observing
> Subject: [AZ-Observing] Nexstar
>
> A friend is considering buying a Nexstar 6se. I think he should get the
> 8se.
> What do you all think about the 6se? Good telescope, bad? The Tripod seems
> sort of frail. Is it a problem?
> Stan
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