![]() If you are having trouble with the go-to, or you think it isn't pointing where you want it, I find it is best to go-to a bright star nearby, centre it, and re-train the scope. I often use a 4" refractor when I am under a dark sky (I get to a Bortle 1 sky a few times a year ), and it is amazing what you can see, but you need to train your eyes: practice makes perfect! I have even seen Saturn in a bright sunny sky with a 3" scope. In fact even with an 8" scope you will need to use averted vision to see extra details. ![]() They were visible with a small amount of detail from a similar sky to yours.ĭon't expect to see easy spiral arms, even in M51, with a 5" scope. If you want to check out galaxies, I found the Leo Trio (M65, M66, NGC3628) were a good place to start when I first used a scope: an old Tasco 114mm reflector. If you can make it to a darker sky you will notice a big difference. In terms of your original query, I think you will find that all of the Messier catalogue is accessible with your 5" scope, even in your light polluted sky, but some will be very faint. ![]() The joy of the Celestron for me is that they don't make that loud Meade go-to noise that you hear on every club observing field! I own a Celestron CPC800 which I use for outreach activities, and again I have had no issues with go-to capability. ![]() The LX200 are a significant step up from the LX90 (in price too!), and are very accurate in my experience. For your info, I have used Meade LX90 8" scopes off and on for many years, and I have never had a problem with their go-to capability once they are star aligned. ![]()
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