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Opinions on CGE Pro 1400 FASTAR Telescope?

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14 years 4 months ago #85308 by Frank Ryan
Replied by Frank Ryan on topic Re:Opinions on CGE Pro 1400 FASTAR Telescope?
The G11 with Ovision worm gear upgrade and Gemini drive system
looks like a great option.
With that set up, I've read reviews that say PE of 3.5 is obtainable.
The G11 looks like a real workhorse. Lots around so spares and parts
should be ok.
There also is a lot of accessories and custom parts.
Does anyone here own one?

Price wise, it looks like you could pick up a SH one with
Gemini system pretty handy and then up grade the worm to Ovision.

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14 years 4 months ago #85309 by johnomahony
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I saw a 12" newtonian with guide scope and camera on an old G11. It took two of us to mount the scope on the dovetail. The images were very steady and with autoguiding its not an issue.
I think I remember Anthony mentioning he used one with a C14????

The Lord giveth, the Revenue taketh away. (John 1:16)

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14 years 4 months ago #85310 by Frank Ryan
Replied by Frank Ryan on topic Re:Opinions on CGE Pro 1400 FASTAR Telescope?
Well that's encouraging.
The G11 can take 60 lbs.
So it would easily carry a C14.
TBH. I never looked seriously at this mount before
but I think it's got way more bang for the buck
than similar spec mounts at a fraction of the cost.

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