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What to sell, What to Keep?

Started by mlehere, 07/21/2004 06:14PM
Posted 07/21/2004 06:14PM Opening Post
I have a interesting dilemma. I am fortunate to have 3 great APO refractors, an FS78, an FS102 and an FS128. I love them all but don't need them all. I use the FS78 most often since it is on an Alt-Az mount is a quick setup. I guess competition comes down to the FS102 and the FS128. I usually setup the 128 with a GP-DX mount since it is about the same setup time as the 102 and gives superior deep sky performance. However, I love the 102 also. However, I want to acquire and higher precision mount (GM8 or G11 or maybe an EM200)and will need money soon. I know I am in a very lucky person to have such a problem but would appreciate any input.
Mike
Posted 07/21/2004 06:37PM #1
Hmm, that is a terrible problem. grin I wish I had your problem. wink But if I did I would keep the 128mm and the 78mm. The 78mm for the quick and easy and the 128mm for the DSO's and planetary when I was serious about what I was going to see.
Floyd

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Posted 07/21/2004 07:20PM #2
I agree with Floyd, except that you should sell the FS102 to me.... grin

Jarad
Posted 07/22/2004 01:44AM #3
Thanks everyone for the responses. I think the consenses and probably the best move is to sell the FS102. When this scope was purchased, it was compared with four other new FS102s and had the absolute best star tests of the bunch. Maybe that's why it's hard to part with. However, we must move on. I'll probably be posting this scope on Astromart within the next week or so. Thanks again for all the help.

Mike