Re: lx200R 8" vs lx200r 10"

Started by IGastaldo, 10/23/2006 01:51AM

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Posted 10/23/2006 01:51AM | Edited 10/23/2006 01:51AM Opening Post

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Hello John! 8)

Let me say that the 10" LX-200GPS (non-R) is quite heavier and bulkier than the 8" version... I would expect to be about the same for the "R" version... 8)

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Posted 10/24/2006 02:37AM #1

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John, I went with the 10" because I believe it is the biggest SCT I can handle by myself, and it is definitely an improvement over the 8". (I used to have a Celestron 8" before the "upgrade")

I'm 41 and weight is about 160lbs... and the 10" is quite heavy, specially if mounting it on a wedge by myself... (that's why I'm using it Alt-Az for now, until my observatory is finished)

Clear skies! 8)

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