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Astromaster 70 EQ and 90 EQ

  • 18-02-2011 4:17pm
    #1
    Clare Corbally
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi

    Im lookin at good cheap beginners telescopes and i was wondering does anybody know what the difference between the Astrmaster 70 EQ and the Astromaster 90 EQ is? Which one is better?

    Thanks! :D
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  • #2
    hal9000
    Registered Users Posts: 933 ✭✭✭hal9000


    the difference is the aperture size 70mm vs 90mm (larger aperture means more light is collected - better image "generally") 90eq has a longer focal lenght and a better EQ mount, not sure if there is a difference in optical coating.


  • #3
    Onesimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭Onesimus


    As you already know from my other reply I'm a complete beginner myself. But when looking for a scope to buy I simply typed it into youtube to see what people have already put up and viewed with that model in particular. This may be of help to you.

    There is also a great site with forum on www.irishastronomy.org in which a poster on this board previously pointed me towards.


  • #4
    hal9000
    Registered Users Posts: 933 ✭✭✭hal9000


    as mentioned above you should read this thread
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055203633

    also beware a equatorial mount may frustrate you initially! (it sure as hell did me :pac:)


  • #5
    Clare Corbally
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Clare Corbally


    Thanks guys! I'll have a look at those websites!!!! :D


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