Can anyone give me a comparison of this Orion Starmax 90 vs Celestron C90 mak? I'm wondering if the starmax performs better optically, Thanks.
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I cannot, but I can give you my perspective on the StarMax 90 mm by Orion. It is small, portable, and clear, but I wear glasses, and it is hard to see through with the 10x eyepiece. I think all of the small scopes will be. I wish I had spent the extra $100 and bought the 6" Dobsonian mounted reflector, but I wanted to use this during the day for spotting animals from a distance. I gave this as a present to my wife who hasn't worked with the telescope yet, and she may have different opinions. I did get her the camera mount, polar lens, and an extra eye piece that doubles the magnification. I think that you'll find that both are probably one in the same IMO. I do like the table top mount that the Orion has. I think once the weather warms we will be able to give a more thorough opinion. I think I will end up getting the reflector with the Dobsonian mount the color CCD eyepiece from Orion, and a few extras. If you have room I'd suggest the 6" reflector, or this http://www.telescope.com/Orion-XT45-Dobsonian-Telescope-amp-Beginner-Barlow-Kit/p/102027.uts . I feel that we may outgrow the Starmax 90, but I think the 4.5 or 6 with Dobsonian would well used for the lifetime of star gazing.
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Look at it this way; there is no way that a binoculars can replace a telescope not unless its for land or terrestrial use. Once you're looking into space and seeing the planetary system, binoculars are pretty great but using a telescope its a different ball game altogether. I've never had the privilege to look into a telescope before but I have many acquaintances told me its so much details you can see. I've looked at Jupiter with this pair of binoculars and I can clearly see three of its moons and I can also see some of Jupiter's coloration. I'm pretty sure with a telescope you'll see much much more details. All in all binoculars have its place for planetary viewing especially these SkyMasters, they're a class of its own. But in comparison to an Orion Goscope (80mm) telescope there's absolutely no binoculars that I can compare it with.
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I have recently purchased a NexStar SLT 130 with the hope of seeing a planet. Nowadays every evening Mars is visible but can not see any detail through the telescope. The planet looks like a small orange disk. I am new to using telescope so do not know if Mars can be visible with any other telescope. Not able to see any deep space object yet. May be from a city it is not possible, Overall NexStar 120 SLT seems to be ok. There is too much vibration sometime.
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Yes, it will work. I use the 2x lens in my full size scope as well as in my Orion go-scope. As long as the celestron uses the same width lenses (which it appears it does) they should work fine. Mine works great in my travel scope.
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I just ordered the Celestron Nexstar SLT 130, as recommended by a friend who has been into astronomy for years..as a beginner myself I would definitely recommend this telescope...I've used it every night since I've gotten it...the computer makes it really easy to set up and find planets and stars right away!
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I know I have a celestron 4se computerized and it worked beautifully. It's a little difficult for the settings to get color but once you do, you will be amazed.
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I as well did not receive a lot of information but I went online and learned everything. The telescope comes with an extra lense ( at least mine did). Go to www.orion.com and see what comes up.
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Michael, I purchased the Orion 8715 5x high power Barlow lens for $169 and got a fine crisp image from it .I also liked the heft of it and the cool inner brass ring. Only thing is, a $39 3x. Barlow is not only just as good, but allows me to utilize a wider range of my eyepieces. Lemme put it to you this way...the overkill factor on the 5x Barlow is insane, to say the least.
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Sorry, I don't know. I only have the basic Orion telescope, and that is the limit of my knowledge.JBK
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I have a Celestron C90mm Spotting scope Focal length 1250mm the importance here is the eyepiece...if yours is 1.25" AstroMaster acc.will work. do not expect super quality but is nice to have it !
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Paul, thank you. From the specs alone, I agree, but I think there must be some significant difference between the two sets. The only thing I can see from the specs is something about the eyepiece adjustment.
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Yeah, it'll work just fine. All of the Celestron, Orion, Astro-Tech, etc. scopes use the Vixen-style dovetail. Heck, a lot of those scopes come out of the same factories, and just get different brands stamped on them. And I know for a fact that this finder works with Celestron's NexStar 102 tube because I have both of them and have used them together. You're safe!
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I am sorry, but I simply don't know. I reccomend you contact Celestron and get their reccos. Brgds, Geo
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Get the celestron powertank (dont forget to charge it once a month), i also bought the celestron eyepiece set, great set and a good case with it. Also use the two star align, three atar doesnt work, and google for how to set it up as you must put the alignment stars in the middle of the eyepiece then move it left down up right (as the star looks in the eye piece), then click to set it as an alignment star. It will then track all night usually after one quick up movement once aligned. It is a brilliant scope, good luck!
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I use the 3 and higher for imaging Planets, thet 2X can be used for doubling the power at the eyepiece. The 127 eq is a great scope you should have lots of fun. I had a C5 at one time loved it.
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Yes it is. However, I highly recommend that you replace it with the BARSKA binocular tripod adapter. The BARSKA adapter is made of metal and will help reduce, but not totally eliminate all vibration. The Celestron adapter is made of plastic or resin. I have several of the BARSKA adapters and they have helped a great deal. If this is your first set of astro binoculars, please consider a heavy tripod as well. It will make night sky viewing that much more pleasurable. Take a look at the Orion Paragon XHD tripod. It has a very good fluid head. You can always add a heavy "bean bag" type of weight from the center column of the tripod to assist vibration dampening.
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This is A heavy scope with a less than perfect center go gravity. I am using an alpena plastic with a fairly wide footprint. It's barely enough. It's plastic. it wiggles a lot when you focus or zoom. Do you own this scope now? Are thinking stars or on the ground. I would not recommend ultima 80 for astronomy. Blue shift issues. Works fine on the ground.