Buying a Telescope?

Footbag · 04-16-2009, 06:40 AM

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.

JohnnyFlake · 04-16-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

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?

GoatLocker · 04-16-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

Ended up buying a Celestron CPC 800.

That is a cool piece of optics Adam! And 8" is enough to show you a lot and keep you interested for a long time.

04-16-2009, 06:40 AM	#1
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Buying a Telescope? 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.