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Old 04-16-2009, 10:31 AM   #12
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Default Re: Buying a Telescope?

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Originally Posted by Footbag View Post
Ended up buying a Celestron CPC 800. This is mean a$$ piece of equipment. Setup took about 25minutes, and the GPS's linked up in another 2. Then I selected three bight objects and it was set. From there on, I just press the tour button, and it gives me a tour of the sky.

Last night, I saw Saturn rings and all, clear as day. My wife was just as amazed as me. I ordered mount so I could attach my camera. Can't wait to see how the pictures come out.
If you don't mind sharing, what did the set up cost you?

Also, can you post a few photos of your set up?
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