[AZ-Observing] Re: Schmidt-Newtonian

Stanley A. Gorodenski wrote:

>I have recently been wanting to get a small scope to take on trips (not
>star parties). I just became aware leafing through S&T after returning
>from RTMC that Meade makes a 8" f4 Schmidt-Newtonian. This would seem
>ideal for my purpose - compact and large field of view for general
>viewing, nothing serious. Has anyone purchased one of these, either the
>6", 8", or 10",  that could give an assessment of its performance?
>Stan

I have several telescopes and have found for star parties and just 
"lookin" a large DOB is ideal. I think many will agree.

Orion Telescope has a 10" for around $600 and 8" for a couple hundred 
less. The only thin I don't like about these DOBs is they are way too 
low. Even at the zenith I have to bend way over to look into the 
eyepiece. As many have done, it seems best to add a foot or two to 
the base using a box or something similar to raise the whole 
telescope up.

  While the 8" Meade is nice at $839/$700 you can have a significant 
increase in light grasp with the 10" DOB for only  $600. If you just 
desire the lookin rather than taking images or doing anything else 
requiring guiding, I recommend aperture to gimmicks. These DOBs are 
super buys for the aperture. If $ is not a problem there are larger 
DOBs out there, but beware, anything over 12 - 13" is a bear to haul 
around.

BTW, Stan, my last message to you bounced again. I get a report of a 
"Connect error" same as before. Something strange is going on with 
your server.

Jeff
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