I baulked at a C14. Just too big!!
But I did buy a C11 on a Ci 700
I wish I had the G11 because I think it is an easier to use mount
with the friction clutches; otherwise I don't think there is too much
difference.
I suggest the 11" is as big as I would like to see on this mount. I
thnik Celestron is stretching it with a 14" but you never know. I am
just really touchy about vibration.
Incidentally when you get your s cope make sure it is collimated by
the supplier. Mine had been jolted somewhere between Torrance ans
Sydney and still isn't quite perfcet, though heaps brighter than my
previous C8 which I have sold. ...and that';s why I am now tryuing to
buy a neat little 4" refractor just for those takeout days...
-- In C14@y..., golubosks001@h... wrote:
The C-14 is my dream scope. I may have the opportunity to get a
fork
mounted one in March for a really good price. But, if that falls
through, I will get a new one on an EQ mount probably around
Christmas 02.
My concern it the CI-700 mount. I've considered the Astrophysics
900
GOTO. But, will not be able to afford it. So, I am considering
the
G-11 (with Gemini GOTO) or the CI-700 (GOTO).
I've done my research and have learned a lot about the G-11. But,
finding information on the CI-700 is hard. I've only found one web
page that talks about the mount with a C-14 attached.
If the mounts are similar, other than the eye appeal of a G-11, is
the extra expense worth the price of the G-11 over the CI-700?
I would like for anyone who has used both mounts and perferably has
considerable experience with the Celestron mount to answer.
I plan on using the scope for mostly visual purposes. I will take
snap shots of the moon, sun, and planets through the scope. I may
do
some piggy back (manual guided)in a sheltered location for for
exposures of 10 minutes but, will never get into CCD or really long
exposure photography.
Is it worth buying the scope on the CI-700 mount and waiting until
I
can afford the Astrophysics 900?
Thanks
Ron
