Harold, IMHO, and as Floyd pointed out, I don't think you would be happy dropping from the "false-color free" images that you get with the 12" SCT and going to a 6" ACHRO... (I had a chance to compare it to my 10" LX200 GPS and there was simply NO comparison...)(NOTE: of course I'm not 100% sure of what exactly are you expecting from this scope, besides lighter weight)
I would personally recommend going to an 8" SCT, which is a good compromise between weight & light gathering...
Good luck, and keep it touch!
Ivan
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I would personally recommend going to an 8" SCT, which is a good compromise between weight & light gathering...
Good luck, and keep it touch!
Ivan
8)
Ivan Gastaldo 8)
Coconut Creek, FL
Ivan's Observatory
Lat 26N 16' 48" Long 80W 10' 48"
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