Hello guys! I am new to the hobby, about 4-5 months by now. My current setup is Skywatcher 72ED + Reducer, Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro, ZWO533MC Pro and ASIAR Plus. I have aquired some pretty good images for the equipment, shooting from bortle 4 skies. I was looking for an upgrade and was really looking into the Quattro 150 telescope from Skywatcher. I have some experience with newtonians in the past so collimation wont be an issue! I was considering the latter due to the really fast speed (3.45 with the coma corrector) and wide aperture. I could get the same images at half the time, in comparison with my current setup. Please give me some recomendations!
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What’s the total weight of the 150 plus imaging train vs what your mount can reasonably guide with?
TS Photon 150/f4 would be my choice at that price point.
andrea tasselli:
TS Photon 150/f4 would be my choice at that price point.
Looking pretty nice! I assume the coma corrector is not included! You think this is better quality than the Quattro?
Sean Mc:
What’s the total weight of the 150 plus imaging train vs what your mount can reasonably guide with?
I think the mount can surelyhandle arround 9-10 kg of gear
Looking pretty nice! I assume the coma corrector is not included! You think this is better quality than the Quattro?
Yes, and lighter too.
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