Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> ATM, Optics and DIY Forum Previous   Index   Next   Flat   Fiske Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/14/04 Posts: 2057 Loc: Missouri / United States Re: Wondering what I would need?       07/04/08 12:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   Dougie: The budget on my 22-inch was more like 8K, to be honest. Put a Wanted ad on AstroMart. You'll get all sorts of replies. Personally, I think you will be happier with the result if you plan on a budget of $1500-$2000 for a 10-inch, and go with a Royce 10-inch f5, a top quality Crayford focuser, secondary, etc. -------------------- Fiske Miles Nikon 8x42 LX / 12x50 SE Binos Mini Borg 60ED, TV-101, AT80Ach, XT-8, C11/CI-700, 22-Inch Dob Way too many Nagler eyepieces http://www.fiskemiles.blogspot.com/ www.fiskemiles.com Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Wondering what I would need? Dougie 07/02/08 08:41 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? mark cowan   07/03/08 12:10 AM Re: Wondering what I would need? Dougie   07/03/08 03:01 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Almagne   07/03/08 10:47 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Dougie   07/04/08 02:21 AM Re: Wondering what I would need? Gary Fuchs   07/04/08 09:17 AM Re: Wondering what I would need? wirenut   07/04/08 11:34 AM Re: Wondering what I would need? Fiske   07/04/08 11:57 AM Re: Wondering what I would need? Fiske   07/04/08 12:02 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Dougie   07/04/08 12:24 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Fiske   07/04/08 12:28 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Dougie   07/04/08 12:45 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? llanitedave   07/04/08 02:13 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? HiggsBoson   07/04/08 02:28 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Dougie   07/04/08 05:04 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Gary Fuchs   07/03/08 05:20 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Dougie   07/03/08 06:58 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Mitchell   07/03/08 04:15 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? llanitedave   07/02/08 08:52 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? MMICKELS   07/02/08 08:58 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Dougie   07/02/08 09:13 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? llanitedave   07/02/08 09:25 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? Dougie   07/02/08 09:34 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? HiggsBoson   07/02/08 11:32 PM Re: Wondering what I would need? llanitedave   07/02/08 11:42 PM Extra information 7 registered and 4 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Don W, Joe Cipriano  Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Rating: Thread views: 379 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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