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C-11with Losmandy: Electronic Setting Circles Or Gemini Goto?

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Posted by Ian Slepian on October 13, 2002 00:46:08 UTC

I am considering buying a C-11 with the Losmandy equatorial mount with either the electronic setting circles or the gemini go to system. I was told that the Gemini system essentially requires a computer and is not user friendly when not being run through a computer. Any thoughts on either option?
Alternativelym I am also tempted to just get the Nexstar 11 or Meade 10 or 12" GPS ( the latter may be too heavy)but have heard concerns re reliability in the long run.

I would appreciate hearing your opinions and experiences with any of the above.

Ian

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Re:C-11with Losmandy: electronic setting circles or Gemini goto? - ttelmah - October 14, 2002 - 20:59 UTC
- C-11/Gemini/G-11 - ianastro1 - October 17, 2002 - 02:46 UTC
  - Re: C-11/Gemini/G-11 - ttelmah - October 17, 2002 - 11:09 UTC

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