[AZ-Observing] Re: Nexstar
- From: Stan Gorodenski <stanlep@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2015 16:19:12 -0700
Thanks, Howard. Good bit of information to know.
Stan
On 2/28/2015 4:09 PM, Howard Moneta wrote:
> 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:
>
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>> 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
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>> 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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