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Making larger SCT's mobile

Started by GaryG, 01/11/2003 04:59PM
Posted 01/11/2003 04:59PM Opening Post
Any ideas about how to make a 11-12" SCT more mobile? Any experience putting them on wheels ? Does this hurt collimation, or optics ?

I am thinking about buying one of these but don't want to lift more than 40 lbs. I can store my scope close to outside door and roll it outside, but don't want to ruin scope with vibration.

Assuming that it can be done, why would I pay $3000 for an 11" Celestron when I can get a Meade 12" for same price? Is the Celestron a higher quality machine ?


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Posted 01/11/2003 09:21PM #1
well, the 11" celestron weighs almost 15lbs less than the 12" meade, (almost the same as the 10" meade)and also the 12" meade costs a few hundred dollars more with the optional coatings you need to match the celestron's which are standard. There are a million pros and cons which could justify the choice either way, but these would be the ones which would concern you the most I believe.