I have a 6 inch CC, the clear aperture is true to claimed number, but the central obstruction is bigger, 40% instead of 38%. So it's not really a planetary scope, rather a more dewproof and faster cooling alternative to SC telescopes.
@@gravelking2.071 Regargless its not even that percent of area, just diameter. There's other things to factor in, wave error is 1/10 vs 1/4 in a celestron not even getting to the wave error introduced by corrector plate. so 4% central obstruction compared to the 8" celeteston is more than negated.
Both mounts use the same resolution stepper motors and gear ratios, the control electronics are very similar so the precision should be basically the same between the two. The main advantage of the Atlas mount is the increased weight rating.
Very beautiful and special telescope. I wish I had understood all the advantages compared to other telescopes the first time that I watched this review video. This is the telescope to get; hopefully it will still be available sometime?
Very nice. How well would this work for variable star observations? Is the field of view large enough to get comparison stars in the same field of view of should I be looking at a faster scope?
When you say variable stars, are you speaking of double stars? Cause i dont know if you can visually see any variation in variable stars unless using some high tech stuff like spectroscopic telescopes and stuff lol i could be wrong however. As for double stars my own 6" Cassegrain can visually split some larger magnitude doubles, like Mizar or Capella, ive even photographed a visually spilt Polaris. Which blew me away to say the least. Just remember these sort of telescopes are for more planetary and lunar observing but can do some deep sky observations too. You just need to keep in mind they focal length is well over 2000mm so depending on ur eyepiece or camera the FOV will be very and i mean VERY small. So small movements or atmospheric changes can really disrupt ur viewing or photographic experience. Otherwise its an awesome telescope but i wouldnt recommend it as a first telescope tho. Hopefully this info is of good use for you. Cheers and clear skies!
Variable star observing is the study of stars that have a changing intensity of brightness. Think of double stars that eclipse or a neutron star that sucks material from a companion that build up and then explodes. Look at the AAVSO website for more information.
@@markn3586 correct i believe were on the same page. All im trying to point out that it takes many hours to actually conclude a variable star and its varying luminosity. But i confess it is possible but not many people would like to put so many hours, especially onto the eyepiece, to do such intensive observations. I speculate time lapse astrophotography may be a better approach to this type of observing. Anyway, good day to you tho friend.
I have the Orion 6" Classical Cassegrain.. send me ur email(if youd like) thru a private message. I have plenty. Mostly moon pics. Some planetary. The center obstruction is a bit large but using a dslr or ccd/cmos camera its not noticable. But it does perform remarkably well. Cheers and clear skies.
@@ghostofelysium3848 sure. I got plenty lol you mind if i comment my email? Im going to delete it once i get a reply from you. Idk any other way to do it, unless you know of a better way? I have mostly lunar and a couple DSOs aswell, i have numerous telescopes lol some would say too many.... just lmk tho!
@@ghostofelysium3848 actually i figured out a good way. If you still want to see some photos, go to my profile then to my about page, and my email will be there. Just send me a message whenever you want to check out some photos! Btw i only have dslr pics, i have dedicated astronomy cams but i cant seem to get them to work properly. Anyways hmu! ✌😎
@@Handles-R-Lame ok, I just sent you a message, I can’t wait to see them 😁. If you want I can also send you some of my astrophotography, though I take mine with a Newtonian reflector.
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Isnt that the truth.. too many telescopes...
For a 2 bedroom apartment....
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Beautiful equipment!
A helpful, interesting explanation of the main features of a desirable telescope
I would love to get this in a 10" version...
Greg if you got $2,000 laying around might be able to find one.
@@ohwell2790 Since my last comment I purchased a C11 for lunar and planetary work. It’s better suited for the task than this design is.
I would buy it but can’t get it here in Germany.
I was wondering if the scope functions as a true 8" aperture or if it vignettes down to a somewhat smaller aperture. Dan B., FL
I have a 6 inch CC, the clear aperture is true to claimed number, but the central obstruction is bigger, 40% instead of 38%. So it's not really a planetary scope, rather a more dewproof and faster cooling alternative to SC telescopes.
@@gravelking2.071 Regargless its not even that percent of area, just diameter. There's other things to factor in, wave error is 1/10 vs 1/4 in a celestron not even getting to the wave error introduced by corrector plate. so 4% central obstruction compared to the 8" celeteston is more than negated.
Is an Atlas mount more precise than a Sirius mount?
Both mounts use the same resolution stepper motors and gear ratios, the control electronics are very similar so the precision should be basically the same between the two. The main advantage of the Atlas mount is the increased weight rating.
Very beautiful and special telescope. I wish I had understood all the advantages compared to other telescopes the first time that I watched this review video. This is the telescope to get; hopefully it will still be available sometime?
Love it.
could you see deep sky objects without a camera?
Very nice. How well would this work for variable star observations? Is the field of view large enough to get comparison stars in the same field of view of should I be looking at a faster scope?
When you say variable stars, are you speaking of double stars? Cause i dont know if you can visually see any variation in variable stars unless using some high tech stuff like spectroscopic telescopes and stuff lol i could be wrong however. As for double stars my own 6" Cassegrain can visually split some larger magnitude doubles, like Mizar or Capella, ive even photographed a visually spilt Polaris. Which blew me away to say the least.
Just remember these sort of telescopes are for more planetary and lunar observing but can do some deep sky observations too. You just need to keep in mind they focal length is well over 2000mm so depending on ur eyepiece or camera the FOV will be very and i mean VERY small. So small movements or atmospheric changes can really disrupt ur viewing or photographic experience.
Otherwise its an awesome telescope but i wouldnt recommend it as a first telescope tho. Hopefully this info is of good use for you.
Cheers and clear skies!
Variable star observing is the study of stars that have a changing intensity of brightness. Think of double stars that eclipse or a neutron star that sucks material from a companion that build up and then explodes. Look at the AAVSO website for more information.
@@markn3586 correct i believe were on the same page. All im trying to point out that it takes many hours to actually conclude a variable star and its varying luminosity. But i confess it is possible but not many people would like to put so many hours, especially onto the eyepiece, to do such intensive observations.
I speculate time lapse astrophotography may be a better approach to this type of observing.
Anyway, good day to you tho friend.
Yes, thanks. Same to you....clear skies!!
I would like to buy it but it’s not available in Germany! 😩🇩🇪
It's funny you say it needs an Atlass promount,I have this same scope on my Meade Lx85 goto mount it holds it and it works just fine,
can it fit into vx advance?
Yes but youd be at the Max weight. I would get the 6 inch so that you dont worry about drift.
If anyone has one of these, do you have any pictures you could share?
I have the Orion 6" Classical Cassegrain.. send me ur email(if youd like) thru a private message. I have plenty. Mostly moon pics. Some planetary.
The center obstruction is a bit large but using a dslr or ccd/cmos camera its not noticable. But it does perform remarkably well.
Cheers and clear skies.
@@Handles-R-Lame I am considering on getting the 6” version of this telescope, I would love to see image results on a DSLR.
@@ghostofelysium3848 sure. I got plenty lol you mind if i comment my email? Im going to delete it once i get a reply from you. Idk any other way to do it, unless you know of a better way?
I have mostly lunar and a couple DSOs aswell, i have numerous telescopes lol some would say too many.... just lmk tho!
@@ghostofelysium3848 actually i figured out a good way. If you still want to see some photos, go to my profile then to my about page, and my email will be there. Just send me a message whenever you want to check out some photos! Btw i only have dslr pics, i have dedicated astronomy cams but i cant seem to get them to work properly. Anyways hmu! ✌😎
@@Handles-R-Lame ok, I just sent you a message, I can’t wait to see them 😁. If you want I can also send you some of my astrophotography, though I take mine with a Newtonian reflector.
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I am the second one!
Send me one and I'll give Orion an unbiased and thorough review.
Me too
A cool $1,000 for this plus tax. WOW