I remember hearing lots of good things about the "old" Orion XT8, but seems like I also remember inconsistent QC on the 10" version. Is that true? What is the consensus on the quality of the 10" Hands On Optics scopes? At least compared to the 8" version.
Thanks,
Charlie
Thanks,
Charlie
Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
