O.K. folks, here its is.
I'm on the verge of buying a new 12.5" truss dob. I have looked at everything you can imagine in just about every way imaginable. Phone calls, spreadsheets, websites, chat groups, reviews - you name it.
Here are my requirements:
1. $5,000 max limit.
2. Needs to have top shelf optics (and there are several that make them)
3. Needs to be portable
Things I don't care about:
1. Goto
2. Digital setting circles
* I will be using an EQ platform for tracking.
The scope will be used for deep sky as well as critical planetary work.
So........what are the thoughts of this illustrious group?
Thanks,
john
I'm on the verge of buying a new 12.5" truss dob. I have looked at everything you can imagine in just about every way imaginable. Phone calls, spreadsheets, websites, chat groups, reviews - you name it.
Here are my requirements:
1. $5,000 max limit.
2. Needs to have top shelf optics (and there are several that make them)
3. Needs to be portable
Things I don't care about:
1. Goto
2. Digital setting circles
* I will be using an EQ platform for tracking.
The scope will be used for deep sky as well as critical planetary work.
So........what are the thoughts of this illustrious group?
Thanks,
john