I asked this question last week, but didn't hear anything back, so here it is again. A friend of mine is getting ready to order one or the other. Has anyone used both?
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 compared to the new Orion XT10? And compared to the Guan Sheng 8" version.
Thanks,
Charlie
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 compared to the new Orion XT10? And compared to the Guan Sheng 8" version.
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
