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Best 10 collapsible dob?

Started by bobinmn60, 06/07/2018 12:35AM

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Posted 06/07/2018 12:35AM Opening Post

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What would you experienced amateur astronomers consider to be the best 10" collapsible dob?

I am hoping to get one without the "GO TO" feature.

Ten inch is the max I want to try to carry and set up and have room to store without my wife killing me for taking up closet space.

Bob (bobinmn60)

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Wondering if anyone has used either of the Orion Lithium Dynamos, and what they think of it?
ALSO, HAS ANYONE USED THE CELESTRON INSPIRE 100AZ 100MM F/6.6 ALT-AZ REFRACTOR? IM WONDERING IF THIS MIGHT BE A GOOD CHOICE FOR MY 10-YR-OLD GRANDSON FOR A FIRST TELESCOPE, BEING IT APPEARS EASY TO SET UP AND USE.
tHANK YOU

Posted 06/07/2018 02:05AM #1

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Scroll down to bottom page in link:
http://www.scopereviews.com/page1ap.html#1
Skywatcher is a good one that won't break the bank...

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Posted 06/07/2018 07:12AM #2

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I would recommend you also consider the 10" scope shown at the link by Dobstuff......its more $$ but it is also higher quality. I had one like it for several years and still regret selling it when I got my 12.5". It was easy to transport and setup, grab the base in one hand and the scope in the other, very easy to tote.

http://www.dobstuff.com/forsale.htm

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20" MidnighTelescopes f/5
8" f/16 Muffoletto Achro
Meade 6" AR6 f/8.0 Achro
Celestron C11
Parallax PI250 10" F/5 Newt
Vixen FL102S,NA140SS,R200SS
80mm Stellarvue Nighthawk with WO APOupgrade lens, 90mm f/16.67 Parallax Achro
LXD75/LX200, Mini-tower, GP-DX, CG5 ASGT, LXD650, GM-8, G11, GM-100, GM-150EX, GM-200 and a Gemini G40
4" portable AP convertable 44" or 70" pier
Stellarvue M7 Alt-Az, TSL7 Pier/Tripod
12.5" f/5 MidnighTelescopes DOB Swayze optics
Monroe GA

Posted 06/09/2018 09:06AM #3

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Here's a post I'd like to see from Robert to the effect of, "Thanks to both you and Greg for your input." "I'll make a decision and inform you on the forum." "In the meantime, I'll clean up my own mess and delete the four other duplicate posts in this forum." "Sorry about that"...

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Posted 06/09/2018 10:51AM #4

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Thank you, Greg, for your suggestion.
a lot to think about.
Bob

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Posted 06/09/2018 05:07PM | Edited 06/09/2018 05:18PM #5

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Bob
The Dobstuff is a good option. Dennis made a scope for me , he is pleasant to deal with.

http://dobstuff.blogspot.com/2017/12/john-nice-8-f4-ota-is-completed.html

I also recommend New Moon Telescopes Hybrid. http://newmoontelescopes.com/product-category/hybrid/

Ryan uses actual hardwood wood for the builds. They look like fine furniture.

Add a good North American made mirror and you'll have a fine telescope.

John

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Posted 06/13/2018 05:46PM #6

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This is an NMT made with walnut.

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