Due to my goto mount's limitations, I am looking for an compound design OTA that weighs less than 10 pounds. Obvious choices are the Celestron 5" SCT found on the NexStar 5. Then there are a couple Maks like the Orion Apex 125 and Meade ETX 125, though I doubt if you will find a ETX OTA without the base, but you get the idea.
I sure like the IDEA of a Mak-Newt with its miniscule central obstruction and no spider vanes (I guess all compond scopes have no spider vanes).
So basically, I need the best compound OTA under 10 pounds...under 9 would be even better, but what are my options?
Thanks,
TomL
I sure like the IDEA of a Mak-Newt with its miniscule central obstruction and no spider vanes (I guess all compond scopes have no spider vanes).
So basically, I need the best compound OTA under 10 pounds...under 9 would be even better, but what are my options?
Thanks,
TomL
