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Fwd: Telescope



Below is from a colleague who is very involved with a regional observational astronomy organization in the St Louis area.

Mike

Begin forwarded message:

From: James Small <jrsmall earthlink net>
Subject: Re: Telescope
Date: June 3, 2023 at 12:21:55 PM EDT
To: Michael WADNESS <mjwadness verizon net>

Here is some stuff you might want to consider...
give me a call if you want to discuss....

 

jimbo

 

 

 

If the 9.25 inch is too big, you can switch to the 8" version.  I like the evolution mount because it has wifi and the battery is built into the base.  That way you don't have to have a separate power source.
You can add gps if you want so you don't have to type in coordinates and date time, etc.  You can also run the telescope with a computer or ipad or phone
The eyepiece kit that comes with the bundle is ok, but there are plenty of better eyepieces.

 

8" version

 

6" version

 

 

For public use, a zoom eyepiece is very handy

 

best phone adapter

 

 

You will want one of these focal reducers to allow for a wider field of view

 

For an easy to use scope for star parties 8" dob

 

refractor for wide field views and photography.  You will still need a mount for this... up to you whether its a goto mount or not...