Re: Your Thoughts:

Hello Harold,
Long time no see.
I think that the Achro 6" from Meade is a nice scope, but I think that you would not be happy with it after the 12" SCT.
Perhaps you could think about a 12" Truss Dob or something that is less heavy per piece.
Or maybe the 8-9.25" Celestron SCT would be a good choice. I have the NS8GPS and it is not heavy at all. Quick to set up and the handles make it quite balanced.
I have a 12.5" Dob too and it is very easy to handle. Has very good image quality and is easy to use.
I agree the 12" SCT is a heavy little beasty and it is hard to hang by yourself. I have two friends that own them and they both struggle with them.
Floyd

Hello,

That is exactly what I am considering after talking to you and others on this site. I haven't used my Meade 10" in months because of the weight. It iws a shame to allow that beautiful scope to just sit there because it is too much of a hassle to take it to a site, or even the back yard for that matter.

A 14" truss dob would be a lot easier to move around and the fun factor for me would be a lot higher. A little 8" Celestron cat is another scope I am considering. If I decide to go cheap, a 10" or 8" Orion dob is another I am considering.

See you.

Tom B.