Guest peter shah Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm on the look out for a Celestron C8 or similar on a fork mount. thanks for looking Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Is this any good to you Peter? I guess you're after OTA only? http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=77239 Here's another - looks like sale pending but you could let the guy know you're interested in case it falls through: http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=77186 This might be interesting - though a bit old - could be a bargain if you negotiate well: http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=76950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter shah Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks for those Kim....I will only be using it for an all rounder visual scope....possibly start a bit of planetary imaging. I want it to be quick and compact so I'm looking for one on a fork mount. waiting for a reply on a couple.....might even go for a new one, but I will get more aperture for my money second hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Cool - I'll let you know if I come across anything suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hairycamel Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 If you find just an OTA, have a fork mount with wedge and RA drive left over from a Celestron Celestar 8 going cheap if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter shah Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks for that Adrian...I have thought about doing that....But I've done a bit of research and done a comparison between the 8 and 9.25 ....It looks like I will be going for a 9.25....the difference in performance is significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yup - the 9.25 is better which is why I upgraded from the 8". I believe it's optimised for imaging somehow. Good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Just when I thought you had returned from the dark side Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hairycamel Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I went 8, 9.25 then 11 so I understand perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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